Here's a checklist for you
hayley"s mom said:
When I go in for custody of my daughter, what are some of the things that need to be in place, that would be favorable for us?
1. [ ] Get recommendations and hire the "RIGHT" LAWYER."
2. [ ] Make a list of the weaknesses of the "other person."
3. [ ] Make a list of the strengths of the other person.
4. [ ] Make a list of your strengths.
5. [ ] Make a list of your weaknesses.
6. [ ] Write out a detailed "Draft Custody Plan."
7. [ ] Decide if you should start negotiating with the other person.
8. [ ] Make a list of the "bargaining chips" that you have.
9. [ ] Decide if you should work out a temporary custody plan with the other person.
10. [ ] Find out what criteria your family court looks at when awarding custody.
11. [ ] Find out if your judge has specific prejudices.
12. [ ] If the other person is using alienating strategies, put into effect a plan to counteract these strategies. This is an exceedingly important and complex issue.
13. [ ] Write down, for each witness, how they should dress and act in court.
14. [ ] Decide how you should act in court.
15. [ ] Choose the clothes you will wear in court.
16. [ ] Decide if this is the right time to start dating.
17. [ ] Decide if this is the right time to move in with your new "significant other."
18. [ ] If your child is being bribed, decide on a course of action to counteract these bribes.
19. [ ] Make a list (by subject) of the important things you HAVE NOT told your lawyer.
20. [ ] Make a list of any of the ways that you can help control legal costs.
21. [ ] Decide what to do if the other person wants to relocate.
22. [ ] Decide if you need a Custody Evaluation to help your case and then hire the "RIGHT EVALUATOR."
