Comments on: How to Win a Child Custody Case

on 12/21/2006 If you are a penny pincher, now is not the time. If you can cut down on other things to get a good experienced lawyer then I would do it. Will probably cost more, but worth it in the long run. Take out a loan if you have to, borrow from family. I almost broke myself with my lawyer, but he was amazing. He didnt play nice, he went poking and jabbing at every little wound and I won... In a state where males lose 90% or more, it was worth the money.

Get a lawyer that specializes in divorce / custody. If a male, look for a fathers rights attorney.

Dont reveal all of the dirt you have on your spouse to your spouse. Tell your lawyer, never show your cards, even if your mad about something.

If your state permits record all phone conversations. My state as alot of them allow phone conversations to be recorded as long as one party is aware that it is being records, im my care that was me. I simply called and started talking and asking questions that I knew would set her off and get her to start revealing information that would look bad on her in court.

Child custody is not fair, life isnt fair, play dirty.

on 8/8/2006 Keep track of your payments, document all checks and money orders.

on 11/22/2005 Everyone keeps saying to record and log everything. I say to do this with pictures instead of only written words. Anyone can make up words to sound good. No one can lie about what a family picture tells. Take a lot of pictures while playing and spending time with the kids while at home or on a trip.

on 8/8/2006 If you need an attorney, make sure your attorney practices within the same county with the court. Your success will depend on how your judge treats your attorney and in most cases the judges like in-county attorneys. Remember, a female attorney in custody cases is not always good. In most cases male judges don't like female attorneys.

on 12/22/2005 Stay calm in the court room, no matter what the other parent says about you. Focus on the questions the judge asks you and don't add any negative remarks about the other parent. Speak calmly and clearly and remember that the issue is about your child, not the other parent. If you have a lawyer let him do the talking for you unless a judge asks you something directly.