TOP TEN COMMANDMENTS OF CHILD CUSTODY
- BE TRUTHFUL. Do not lie to your attorney. Be honest and forthcoming with all of the details that could be beneficial and detrimental to the outcome of your custody order.
- DOCUMENT. Document...Document. This cannot be emphasized enough. Keep records of all of the overnight visits you enjoy with your child(ren). Record all of the out of the ordinary events, i.e. doctor’s appointments, school functions, vacations. A diary allows you to quickly reference a particular date that something happened when you are testifying.
- TAKE THE HIGH ROAD. Refrain from arguing with the other parent in public and especially in front of the child(ren). It is not in the best interest of the child(ren) to be snatched and kept away from the other parent and used as a tool.
- KEEP YOUR NOSE CLEAN. Be as calm and cooperative as possible with the other parent so that you do not find yourself caught up with a criminal charge or restraining order. Stay sober.
- STABILITY. The Court often times looks to the more stable parent as the one more suitable for primary custody. Maintain a stable environment for yourself and your child(ren) by keeping a home, employment and reasonable lifestyle.
- PAY YOUR ATTORNEY. Make sure that you pay your attorney in full to assure that he/she will fight for you on the date of hearing. You do not want to find yourself in the hot seat and unassisted because of your failure to pay for the service.
- VIDEOS/PHOTOS. Take videos and photos of yourself with your child(ren) and of their bedroom, house, play area, toys, etc.
- GATHER WITNESSES. Start compiling a list of folks who have observed you with your child(ren) and/or other parent with your child(ren). Depending on their age, this list may include family members, friends, neighbors, coaches, doctors, dentist or church members.
- CHOOSE WISELY. Don’t rush into a relationship until the custody process is resolved.
- PLAN AHEAD. Start considering altering your work schedule, making daycare arrangements, obtaining health insurance, so that you are in a position to present to a judge why you are ready, willing and able to be the primary caretaker going forward.
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