My attorney works for me. He asked in the initial consultation what is it that I want, do I want 50-50, full custody, residential parent etc. By manage, I mean, I want to first of all, let him know what it is I want. I don't want to ask for something and not really know what it is I'm getting or how hard it is. Secondly, I want to make sure I'm not running to him for every little question which will run up my bill with him. Thirdly, I want to make sure he's doing what he should be doing, when he should be doing it, so he's not wasting my time and money. He's the expert and could easily take me and my money for a ride, so yes, I want to manage him in this context, to make sure he's acting for my (and therefore my children's) best interests. I've already answered your other comments on getting to spend more time with my own children.