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!

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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


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