How to Win Your Custody Case

Your custody case may be the most important legal battle in your life. You want to do everything you can to be sure you get the outcome you need. Written by a former attorney and child law guardian, How to WIN Your Custody Case walks you through the process, describing how to find witnesses, what to ask them (if you are representing yourself), how to testify yourself, how to behave in court, how to cross-examine witnesses (If you are representing yourself), how to gather evidence, how to help your attorney if you have one, and much more. Filled with solid tips and practical advice, this guide helps you prepare your case if you are representing yourself or working with your lawyer. The keys to winning a custody case as well a look inside the mind of judges are included.

Table of Contents:

Show Up
Accept that You Need Help
Your Appearance Matters
Your Demeanor
What Not to Bring with You to Court
Your Entourage
Lawyer or No Lawyer
Courtroom Behavior
Dealing with Nerves
Understanding the Legal Standard for Custody
Possible Outcomes
What You Are Trying to Prove
Being Reasonable
Gathering Evidence
Opening and Closing Statements
Testifying
Witnesses
Questioning Witnesses
Testimony by Your Child
Working with the Law Guardian or Guardian ad litem
Evaluations
Parenting Classes
Mediation
The Secret to Winning
Other Key Points
Other Tips and Tricks
Resources