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Child Custody Battles: Alternatives to Attorneys

By: Gail Bottomley

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Child custody battles usually are very challenging both emotionally as well as financially. It truly is important to bear in mind that regardless of whether you win or lose in a child custody battle, it can impinge on not just you but your children for the rest of their lives. Really, can you afford not to have an attorney? Listen to what one attorney has said:

"Family law is controlled by individual states, and while certain major trends are pretty universal, particular details of practice and law will vary from state to state, and it is important to remind readers that we cannot offer legal advice for their particular circumstances and they need to consult local practitioners for specific legal advice. (In fact, one common error I find for parties is to not "lawyer up" soon enough. Usually this is because of the fear of lawyers' fees, and meanwhile thousands of dollars in a potential support award are being lost.)"

To start with, a child custody case is rarely simple and you need worthwhile child custody information. The paperwork is involved and may be challenging. If not filed properly or filled out totally, you could possibly fail to notice opportunities that may work in your favor.

If your ex-spouse has legal representation, you can expect matters to be raised that you may not have thought of , including: work rosters, who has been mainly concerned with the children, what your leisure activities are, who your contacts are, where you work, past behaviors, child care measures, where you reside and who you live with, your everyday habits - and so forth.

Having representation by an attorney informed about child custody battles means you will not be anxious and you will identify what questions you should bring up yourself. If you in fact cannot afford the cost of an attorney, there are some alternatives that may ensure you have legal representation in court:

- Several states have Legal Aid Services that are federally or state funded. These offer free representation to individuals under a specific income level. You will be required to to submit proof of income to see if you qualify.

- If you don't qualify for free legal aid, contact your local Bar Association to see if they offer inexpensive legal programs. Many offer legal assistance which may be provided on a sliding pay scale according to what you earn, which makes it considerably cheaper than standard attorneys' fees.

- Increasingly, states are in fact offering Child Custody Self-Help clinics on a regular basis. Attorneys are available at these to assist you fill out documents, respond to questions and give instruction.

- Call your Courthouse to see if they have Facilitators - these are assistants, often paralegals, who can walk you through the procedure of filing and gathering necessary information so that you do not miss any vital steps in the process of filing.

While it is often financially challenging to use the services of an attorney, it appears preferable to do so, to be able to attain the very best outcome for your children and to ensure against pressure from the other party. However, these other alternatives in your child custody battle may be useful.

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Article by Gail Bottomley www.yourchildcustodyrights.com Gail is interested in child custody rights and having the child custody information into the hands of those less fortunate is essentail in any child custody battle. For more information visit: www.YourChildCustodyRights.com

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