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Go from confusion to confidence in your child custody case! Get expert strategies, practical tips, and real-world insights to help you confidently navigate your custody battle. Subscribe to The Custody Playbook Weekly and take more control of your case. Premium edition coming soon!

The Judge Won’t Wait While You Shuffle Papers

In court, time moves fast. The judge is watching. The other side is objecting. The pressure is on. And you don’t want to be the person frantically flipping through papers while everyone else waits. That’s why organizing your evidence is just as important as gathering it. And no—you don’t need to...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Mar 26, 2025

Your Judge Will Never See This if You're Not Careful

If you’re preparing for trial—especially in a child custody case—there’s one mistake I see time and time again that can destroy an otherwise solid case: Having the evidence, but not knowing how to use it. Let me break it down for you.

by Wendy R Hernandez — Mar 16, 2025 evidence trial preparation

What If My Child Wants to Live With Me?

Every other client who comes to see me says their children want to live with them (the client). In the case of older children, oftentimes my client thinks it will be a slam dunk case because the “older” child (12+ years or more) is saying s/he doesn’t want to visit with, see, nor live with th...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Feb 28, 2025

Take Control: 10 Tips to Play Offense in Your Case

Too often, people let the other side dictate their custody case. They react to accusations, scramble to respond to motions, and spend energy defending themselves. But here’s the thing: reacting isn’t winning. If you want the best outcome for your child, you need to stop playing defense and start ...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Feb 21, 2025

Your Break-In-Case-of-Emergency Child Custody Toolkit

Once upon a time, I was just like you - someone with a desire to kick some booty in the courtroom but without all the skills I needed to accomplish my goals. Yeah, yeah... so I had some training. I had gone to law school, and yes, I had even passed the bar exam (on the second try might I add). ...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Feb 18, 2025

Organize Your Evidence: The Key to a Strong Custody Case

If you’re in the middle of a custody battle, evidence is EVERYTHING. It’s not enough to have a strong argument—you need to back it up with proof. And, if you’re disorganized, even the best evidence won’t help you. Judges rely on facts, not feelings, so your ability to present clear, organized evi...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Feb 11, 2025

Take Control of Your Child Custody Case: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Plan

Although you feel powerless right now, you have more control in this case than you think. Take back your power.How do you do that?By taking action.Here's my suggestion for a first (HUGE) step:Put together a plan for proving to the judge that you are a fantastic parent who deserves to have your ...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Feb 07, 2025

The #1 Mistake People Make in Custody Cases (and How to Avoid It)

Hi there, my friend! Let me ask you a question: If I sat you down right now and asked, "What exactly do you want in your child custody case?" could you give me a clear, confident answer? If your response would be something like:🛑 "I just want what's best for my kids."🛑 "I want more time with ...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Feb 03, 2025

The Custody Recipe for Success

Over the years, I've had clients come to me and tell me that all hope was lost when it came to their custody cases. They told me they were ready to give up, give in, say Sayonara, and throw in the towel. Whenever I can, I try to talk my clients out of giving up on their cases.Why? Giving up on...

by Wendy R Hernandez — Jan 29, 2025

Custody Playbook Weekly Newsletter

Go from confusion to confidence in your child custody case! Get expert strategies, practical tips, and real-world insights to help you confidently navigate your custody battle. Subscribe to The Custody Playbook Weekly and take more control of your case. Premium edition coming soon!

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