| One of the difficult aspects of child custody cases | | | | a Network Always remember that you are not |
| is the fact the inexperience most people have in | | | | the only person going through this uncertain time |
| the matter. Uncertainty with family-related | | | | in your life. There are thousands of others with |
| matters, especially legal ones, can leave you | | | | the same questions as you, and thousands more |
| constantly wondering if you are doing the right | | | | who have successfully won their custody case. |
| things. But there are several outlets you can utilize | | | | Look for meeting groups in your area where you |
| for child custody advice. Here is a listing of the | | | | can network with these people. This can include |
| best places to start. Your Lawyer The most | | | | single parent groups, divorce support groups, and |
| obvious starting point for advice should be your | | | | even PTA meetings. Wherever parents meet you |
| lawyer. Since custody is a legal issue, you need to | | | | will always find a segment of the population that |
| have access to a professional who knows the | | | | has experienced custody issues. Internet |
| intricacies of family law. Make sure that your | | | | Resources The internet is full of resources for |
| lawyer has experience with custody cases. If | | | | divorced parents. Of course you should always |
| your lawyer does not have this experience, than | | | | proceed cautiously on the advice of strangers, but |
| ask for a referral of someone who does. County | | | | there is no reason you can't use the internet as a |
| Programs If you live near a city, then it is likely | | | | source for information and inspiration. Outside of |
| that you will find a county department that deals | | | | reading informative articles, you can also network |
| exclusively with family issues and child welfare. | | | | on one of the many forums related to divorce |
| This can be a great resource for learning more | | | | and marriage issues. Practically every parent who |
| about your options. Most county offices are | | | | is involved with marriage problems has a custody |
| tax-subsidized, which means you can utilize their | | | | concern, making these forums a great place to |
| services at no cost. Some of the services you will | | | | ask questions. You can't expect to know |
| find include free literature, workshops, and the | | | | everything about child custody, so don't let the |
| option to work with an individual case worker. The | | | | pressure of the situation bog you down. Instead, |
| Library The library is another free resource that | | | | make a resolution to learn as much as you can. |
| will help you learn and understand the process | | | | Start researching and building relationships with |
| involved with child custody cases. Don't be | | | | people who have experience in the matter. You |
| intimidated with the abundance of information | | | | will begin to feel more comfortable as you learn |
| available. The staff librarians are masters at | | | | more about the subject. |
| searching through resources. Be prepared with | | | | You should never rely solely on a lawyer to win |
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| ask for their assistance. You will be amazed at | | | | custody. |
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