What Judges Look for When Deciding Child Custody

It's Not About Who Loves Their Child More One of the biggest misconceptions fathers have is believing custody cases are won by proving who loves their child the most. The truth is… Almost every parent who walks into family court loves their child. Judges already...

How to Choose the Right Family Law Attorney for Your Custody Case

Not All Family Law Attorneys Are the Same One of the biggest mistakes I see fathers make is assuming that every family law attorney has the same experience, skills, and approach. They don't. After spending more than 27 years helping fathers through custody disputes,...

How Judges Decide Child Custody: What Every Father Should Know

Every year, thousands of good fathers lose valuable parenting time—not because they don't love their children, but because they unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their custody case. I've spent more than 27 years helping fathers navigate child custody cases, and I've...

27 Years of Custody Cases: 10 Lessons Every Father Should Know

More than twenty-seven years ago, I began helping fathers who were scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. Since then, I've spoken with thousands of dads. Some walked away with equal parenting time. Some earned primary custody. Others lost valuable time...

What Evidence Actually Wins Child Custody Cases?

One of the biggest misconceptions fathers have is believing that simply being a good dad will be enough to win in family court. Unfortunately, that's not how the legal system works. Judges don't decide custody based on who tells the best story. They decide based on...

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Fathers Make During a Custody Battle

Every year, thousands of good fathers lose valuable parenting time—not because they don't love their children, but because they unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their custody case. I've spent more than 27 years helping fathers navigate child custody cases, and I've...

Can a Father Win Custody Without Hiring an Attorney?

Every Father Asks This QuestionOne of the first questions fathers ask me is:"Can I do this myself?"After helping fathers through custody cases for more than 27 years, my answer is always the same.Yes... but I hope you don't.Can a father represent himself in family...

Why Good Dads Lose Custody for Preventable Reasons | Daddy Got Custody

Why Good Dads Lose Custody for Preventable Reasons One of the hardest truths in family court is this:Some fathers lose custody not because they are bad dads, but because they make avoidable mistakes. They love their children.They care deeply.They want to do the right...

What Fathers Should Never Say in Court | Daddy Got Custody

What Fathers Should Never Say in Court If you are a father preparing for family court, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is assuming the judge only cares about your facts. Facts matter. Evidence matters. Documentation matters.But so do your words. In a custody...

What Every Father Should Know Before Fighting for Custody in New Jersey

Walking into a custody case as a father can feel like the deck is stacked against you before you even sit down. Maybe you've heard the stories — that courts always side with mom, that dads only get every other weekend, that the system just isn't built for fathers who...

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What Judges Look for When Deciding Child Custody

It's Not About Who Loves Their Child More One of the biggest misconceptions fathers have is believing custody cases are won by proving who loves their child the most. The truth is… Almost every parent who walks into family court loves their child. Judges already...

How to Choose the Right Family Law Attorney for Your Custody Case

Not All Family Law Attorneys Are the Same One of the biggest mistakes I see fathers make is assuming that every family law attorney has the same experience, skills, and approach. They don't. After spending more than 27 years helping fathers through custody disputes,...

How Judges Decide Child Custody: What Every Father Should Know

Every year, thousands of good fathers lose valuable parenting time—not because they don't love their children, but because they unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their custody case. I've spent more than 27 years helping fathers navigate child custody cases, and I've...

27 Years of Custody Cases: 10 Lessons Every Father Should Know

More than twenty-seven years ago, I began helping fathers who were scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. Since then, I've spoken with thousands of dads. Some walked away with equal parenting time. Some earned primary custody. Others lost valuable time...

What Evidence Actually Wins Child Custody Cases?

One of the biggest misconceptions fathers have is believing that simply being a good dad will be enough to win in family court. Unfortunately, that's not how the legal system works. Judges don't decide custody based on who tells the best story. They decide based on...

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Fathers Make During a Custody Battle

Every year, thousands of good fathers lose valuable parenting time—not because they don't love their children, but because they unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their custody case. I've spent more than 27 years helping fathers navigate child custody cases, and I've...
Can a Father Win Custody Without Hiring an Attorney?

Can a Father Win Custody Without Hiring an Attorney?

Every Father Asks This QuestionOne of the first questions fathers ask me is:"Can I do this myself?"After helping fathers through custody cases for more than 27 years, my answer is always the same.Yes... but I hope you don't.Can a father represent himself in family...

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What Do Wisconsin Child Support Lawyers Actually Do for Parents?

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Child support cases can become stressful when you are dealing with divorce, court deadlines, financial pressure, and major changes inside your home. You may already know that a child support lawyer helps with payments and paperwork, but their role usually goes further...

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Many people think a divorce lawyer is only there for court dates and paperwork. That is one of the most expensive misunderstandings in family law. By the time a case reaches a hearing, much of the real work has already happened behind the scenes. A divorce case is not...

What Do Georgia Divorce Attorneys Actually Do During a Divorce Case?

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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Fathers Make During a Custody Battle

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Fathers Make During a Custody Battle

Every year, thousands of good fathers lose valuable parenting time—not because they don't love their children, but because they unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their custody case. I've spent more than 27 years helping fathers navigate child custody cases, and I've...

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How to Keep Up with Parenting During a Custody Dispute

How to Keep Up with Parenting During a Custody Dispute

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Custody Road Review

[T]wo weeks ago, I was sitting in the living room playing with a little 16-month-old boy named Cole. I was paid to broker access to my client's house for two hours. The Ex-wife, who had falsely put a restraining order on the Dad, was preventing him from seeing his son...

Imagina Books – Educational Augmented Reality Books

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There are good books written to and for parents advising them on court proceedings and how-to regarding child custody in a divorce. There are also a few books written to parents focusing on issues kids face during the process. However few books are written by kids to...

Interviewing Your Daughter’s Date, Book Review

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Boundaries in Marriage, Book Review

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Does Your Daughter Have Dad Hair? Book Review

As a custodial father of my then four now ten year old daughter, I frequently get asked, "Why do you have full or primary custody?"  My standard and honest answer is, "Because I am the better parent in almost ever area of our daughter's life."  From which I usually...

Where Am I Sleeping Tonight? Book Review

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Imagina Books – Educational Augmented Reality Books

Imagina Books – Educational Augmented Reality Books

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Divorce is Not the End of the World, Book Review

Divorce is Not the End of the World, Book Review

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Interviewing Your Daughter’s Date, Book Review

Interviewing Your Daughter’s Date, Book Review

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