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The issue of child custody and fathers has been a difficult topic for decades. The courts seem more prone to giving the mother custody, however the truth be told, it's actually the attorneys who fail the fathers and not the courts. Sadly, many attorneys do not know the facts on fathers' rights to child custody. This article will give you 7 steps to help you win child custody. 1. Do not depend on your attorney to know all the facts on child custody laws. Because odds are they do not. Take matters into your OWN hands and do as much research as you can and get the facts on child custody for fathers. 2. Be prepared to state your case to the judge, even if you do have an attorney. Many fathers do not know how to confront the judge because they simply don't know their right to child custody. Spend a lot of time in the library and online getting the facts child custody hearings before you go to court. Let your attorney do his work too, but you need to do your due diligence as well. 3. Have as many of your family and friends join you in court as possible. Not so much to testify, but to sit on your side of the bench and take notes. Have them use a Court Watch Form which is designed for this purpose. 4. Using a court watch form basically evaluates the judge. Have your friends and family turn in their Court Watch Form to the court when finished. The judge has to review this and use the information given. 5. Keep a daily journal about your daily activities both with your child and without. Your wife will try to make false accusations against you and put your feet to the fire. Keep a good journal of your activities and give a copy to your attorney. One of the reasons fathers lose custody cases is their reputation is destroyed by their wives. Don't let this happen to you. A personal daily journal could be your best evidence in your court case. 6. Get affidavits from all your friends and family members that describe in great detail your character. The judge will read these affidavits. Remember, the judge does not know you personally so it will be difficult to take custody away from a mother if he's not sure of the father's character. So have affidavits that support your good character. 7. Child custody and fathers is a touchy subject to us men and the exchanges with your wife could be heated. Make sure you are civil with your wife. She will use everything against you that she can, so make sure you keep your cool when you're around her. Remember, you're doing this for your child, not your ego. Gaining legal custody of your child is not an easy task, but if you follow the 7 aforementioned steps it'll make the process a little easier. Make sure you do your own research in fathers rights and child custody. There is a lot of information both online and offline that you can use. And lastly, don't be afraid to INVEST in your future and your child's. Buy books and courses that'll help you get custody of your child. When it's all over, you'll be glad you did. Author Shane Boyd...Do not be the sucker that gets bullied by your ex-wife in court. Get the facts you will need to win custody of your child at Fathers and Child Custody
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