Many Family Law Courts, Custody Evaluators and Child Custody Attorneys have forms they use in every case to set out the elements of a Child Custody Plan.
I suggest that Fathers think about what you want in your Custody Plan before you read their form. Otherwise, typically we tend to just follow what has been presented to us and don't think "out of the Box."
Children don't fit in Boxes. Each child's needs and desires vary as do Fathers Custody Rights. Your Child Custody plan should meet the specific needs of each of your children as they relate to you as a Father. You may also want to include in your Custody Plan an agreement to review and revise the plan each year to accommodate changes in your child's life and activities.
I am in the process of devising a Child Custody Plan with numerous optional provisions so that Fathers can pick and choose those provisions specific to their situation. At least, then, the plan will be more customized than your "typical court child custody plan."
My eBook, Fathers Winning Custody, provides all of the information you need to assure your Success in your Custody Action. It is concise, easy to read and understand. You can purchase the ebook by Clicking Here: Fathers Winning Custody.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Watch Out for Pretenders giving Fathers Custody Advice
I have seen an explosion of websites giving alleged advice to Fathers regarding how to win their custody case. It must be the economy because every Tom, Dick and Harry now claims to be an expert.
It makes you wonder how someone who has no legal credentials and has never tried a case in court can give out legal advice on custody, divorce or just about any other subject and not get caught.
Be wary of any legal advice on the internet. Check out the credentials of the alleged expert. You will find that most of the experts don't have a law degree, nor any type of formal education, degree or real experience, other than possibly their own case. Don't waste your money on Pretenders attempting to give custody advice to Dads.
For information from a 30 year litigation expert, go to http://Fatherswincustody.com
And, for comprehensive advice about your divorce, go to http://adivorcesurvivalbook.com
It makes you wonder how someone who has no legal credentials and has never tried a case in court can give out legal advice on custody, divorce or just about any other subject and not get caught.
Be wary of any legal advice on the internet. Check out the credentials of the alleged expert. You will find that most of the experts don't have a law degree, nor any type of formal education, degree or real experience, other than possibly their own case. Don't waste your money on Pretenders attempting to give custody advice to Dads.
For information from a 30 year litigation expert, go to http://Fatherswincustody.com
And, for comprehensive advice about your divorce, go to http://adivorcesurvivalbook.com
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Winning Custody
Fathers often forget to "line up their witnesses" before embarking on a custody battle.
One does not always have enough notice to do this ahead of time, however if you do, your work can be the difference between winning and losing your custody case.
Even if you are in the middle of a child custody action, preparing witnesses is still a big help.
Think about everyone who touches your child's life. When is the last time you spoke with the teacher and principal of the school. Do they know you and like you? A custody evaluator will often call them for information.
How about your child's best friend's parents? Do you have contact with them? If not, now is the time to become friendly. If they know Mom, but don't know Dad, how will this look to a custody court?
Child Care Providers are usually one of the first witnesses a custody evaluator or Judge will want to hear from. They know the children better than most other third parties. Do they know you?
Finally, think about others involved with your children. Coaches, piano teachers, tutors, Sunday School teachers, etc. The list can be extensive. Don't miss anyone.
If, as a Father, you claim you are very involved and active in your child's life, yet none of these people know you very well, what do you think will happen to your custody case? To win custody, Fathers have to prepare twice as much as Mothers because there is still some prejudice left in many jurisdictions toward the Mom.
So go out there and gather your witnesses!
For more information on Fathers Winning Custody, check out http://wwwfatherswincustody.com
If you would like to know more about your general divorce and custody rights, you may also want to visit http://www.adivorcesurvivalbook.com or for California residents http://www.divorcesurvivalbook.com
All publications of Dianne R. Ophelia are published to inform the general public about current issues of importance in the field of Family Law. While every attempt has been made to verify the information provided in the publications , the author/publisher does not assume responsibility for errors, omissions, or differing interpretations of the subject matter and material provided. Publications by Ms. Ophelia are not to be used as a source of legal, tax or accounting advice. No communication resulting herein shall create an attorney-client relationship.
One does not always have enough notice to do this ahead of time, however if you do, your work can be the difference between winning and losing your custody case.
Even if you are in the middle of a child custody action, preparing witnesses is still a big help.
Think about everyone who touches your child's life. When is the last time you spoke with the teacher and principal of the school. Do they know you and like you? A custody evaluator will often call them for information.
How about your child's best friend's parents? Do you have contact with them? If not, now is the time to become friendly. If they know Mom, but don't know Dad, how will this look to a custody court?
Child Care Providers are usually one of the first witnesses a custody evaluator or Judge will want to hear from. They know the children better than most other third parties. Do they know you?
Finally, think about others involved with your children. Coaches, piano teachers, tutors, Sunday School teachers, etc. The list can be extensive. Don't miss anyone.
If, as a Father, you claim you are very involved and active in your child's life, yet none of these people know you very well, what do you think will happen to your custody case? To win custody, Fathers have to prepare twice as much as Mothers because there is still some prejudice left in many jurisdictions toward the Mom.
So go out there and gather your witnesses!
For more information on Fathers Winning Custody, check out http://wwwfatherswincustody.com
If you would like to know more about your general divorce and custody rights, you may also want to visit http://www.adivorcesurvivalbook.com or for California residents http://www.divorcesurvivalbook.com
All publications of Dianne R. Ophelia are published to inform the general public about current issues of importance in the field of Family Law. While every attempt has been made to verify the information provided in the publications , the author/publisher does not assume responsibility for errors, omissions, or differing interpretations of the subject matter and material provided. Publications by Ms. Ophelia are not to be used as a source of legal, tax or accounting advice. No communication resulting herein shall create an attorney-client relationship.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
FATHERS WINNING CUSTODY - 10 Second Tactic
We have all heard that a person will decide within 10 seconds of meeting you, what type of person they think you are, whether they like you or not and whether they want to continue a friendship.
What Fathers facing custody actions don't think about is that the Judge and/or custody evaluator will do the same thing within the first 10 seconds that they observe you.
I have seen too many Fathers jeopardize their custody case by coming to court or an evaluator's office with shorts and a tank shirt on, or wrinkled or dirty clothes, hair a mess, not clean shaven etc. Although it is not fair, it is a fact of life, we base our beliefs about a person upon their appearance.
Often a parent will show up late for an appointment or court. Why lose your case because you were late?
Did you know that many, if not most evaluators have a camera or two way mirror so that they can observe you in the waiting room? Many Fathers asserting their rights to custody, lose them before they began because of the way they acted in the waiting room.
Fathers who want custody must realized that they are always "on stage" and act accordingly.
For more strategy and tactics on how Fathers Win Custody and Father's Custody Rights, please visit my website at
http://www.fatherswincustody.com.
I am a 30 year Family Law Litigation Specialist and have lots of great information and tips for you.
What Fathers facing custody actions don't think about is that the Judge and/or custody evaluator will do the same thing within the first 10 seconds that they observe you.
I have seen too many Fathers jeopardize their custody case by coming to court or an evaluator's office with shorts and a tank shirt on, or wrinkled or dirty clothes, hair a mess, not clean shaven etc. Although it is not fair, it is a fact of life, we base our beliefs about a person upon their appearance.
Often a parent will show up late for an appointment or court. Why lose your case because you were late?
Did you know that many, if not most evaluators have a camera or two way mirror so that they can observe you in the waiting room? Many Fathers asserting their rights to custody, lose them before they began because of the way they acted in the waiting room.
Fathers who want custody must realized that they are always "on stage" and act accordingly.
For more strategy and tactics on how Fathers Win Custody and Father's Custody Rights, please visit my website at
http://www.fatherswincustody.com.
I am a 30 year Family Law Litigation Specialist and have lots of great information and tips for you.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Fathers and Custody - Don't be afraid to Modify a Custody Order
Often Fathers don't assert their custodial rights once primary custody has been awarded to the Mother. Custody is always modifiable, because circumstances change rapidly with children.
Children's needs change dramatically with their age. Even one year can be a major factor in how much a child needs and wants to be with their Father. Never hesitate to ask the court to modify a custody order when you believe it would be in your child's best interests.
Custody orders should seldom stay the same for more than a year or two because of the changes in the children's needs.
The only caveat it to be certain, as a Father, that you prepare in advance for your custodial action. You want to have "all of your ducks in order" before expending the time money and effort of asking a court to modify your custody order.
For more information on how to prepare, I suggest that you visit http://www.fatherswincustody.com. All the information you will need to win your custody case is contained in a simple, easy to read, affordable ebook.
Children's needs change dramatically with their age. Even one year can be a major factor in how much a child needs and wants to be with their Father. Never hesitate to ask the court to modify a custody order when you believe it would be in your child's best interests.
Custody orders should seldom stay the same for more than a year or two because of the changes in the children's needs.
The only caveat it to be certain, as a Father, that you prepare in advance for your custodial action. You want to have "all of your ducks in order" before expending the time money and effort of asking a court to modify your custody order.
For more information on how to prepare, I suggest that you visit http://www.fatherswincustody.com. All the information you will need to win your custody case is contained in a simple, easy to read, affordable ebook.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
MISTAKES DAD'S MAKE
Fathers always ask me why the system is prejudiced against them. It is true, because of the history of the stay at home Mom, Dads have an uphill battle. What they don't realize, however, is that Mothers are probably coming into the custody battle a whole lot more prepared than Fathers.
Mothers tend to study, read and ask more questions than Fathers. They find out what works and what doesn't work in a custody evaluator's office and with the Judge. They find out the "key" words to use (or not to use.)
Also, Mothers are generally more manipulative. They know ways to "set Dad off" and make him look less than responsible and mature in the evaluator's office or in court.
Fathers need to CATCH UP. They need to prepare twice as much as Mothers because of the prejudice already buried in the system. Be sure to read everything you can and ask questions before facing a custody battle.
I have written a step by step eBook just for Fathers. You can't lose with the techniques provided in the book. I have been litigating custody cases on behalf of Fathers for 30 years and know what works and what does not.
If you are interested in winning, go to http://www.Fatherswincustody.com. You won't be disappointed.
Mothers tend to study, read and ask more questions than Fathers. They find out what works and what doesn't work in a custody evaluator's office and with the Judge. They find out the "key" words to use (or not to use.)
Also, Mothers are generally more manipulative. They know ways to "set Dad off" and make him look less than responsible and mature in the evaluator's office or in court.
Fathers need to CATCH UP. They need to prepare twice as much as Mothers because of the prejudice already buried in the system. Be sure to read everything you can and ask questions before facing a custody battle.
I have written a step by step eBook just for Fathers. You can't lose with the techniques provided in the book. I have been litigating custody cases on behalf of Fathers for 30 years and know what works and what does not.
If you are interested in winning, go to http://www.Fatherswincustody.com. You won't be disappointed.
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