This article is going to provide you with information about child custody rights, how to deal with the children and how to behave in court during the trial.
If you do not want to be the devastated parent that loses the case, then I highly suggest that you read the rest of this article, It could be the difference of winning and losing.
The first thing you need to know is that child custody laws are different in each state, a bit like divorce laws are different in each state, so be prepared that not everything is the same.
I am not here to fill you with fluff, what I am here to do is provide you with some solid advice that can make this messy process go a smoothly as it possibly can.
My next piece of advice is to think about the children during this ordeal.
Although it may seem that this is hard on you and your ex, it is nothing to what the kids will be feeling.
They will be distraught, you need to take time out to reassure them that none of this was there fault and that whatever happens, both of you will always love them.
This is important, so please be supportive of the little ones.
Now to give yourself the best chance of winning the custody battle, you should be prepared and present yourself in court in the best possible manner.
This means wearing clean appropriate clothing and acting like a grown up.
You should avoid ranting and raving when things are not going your way, also avoid swearing and showing aggression as this will go against you big time.
Another important thing to bear in mind is to be prepared for what is going to get thrown at you, and no I do not mean a punch! What i mean is that your ex partner will be dishing out all the dirt, so if you are a drunk, make sure you are sober, if you have a temper, then keep it cool at all cost, otherwise your child custody rights will be affected.
Your main aim here is to not help there case, but to strengthen your own, so always remain calm and confident.