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 them."
🛑 "I don’t know, I just don’t want to lose."
…then we need to have a little chit-chat.
I totally get it. Custody battles are emotional, overwhelming, and the stakes are high. But here’s the truth: If you don’t know exactly what you’re fighting for, you’re headed for some issues in your case.
So, if you're in the middle of a custody case, I have a little honey-do list for you to take a look at (and be sure and download the FREE PDF I made for you below):
Step One: Get Crystal Clear on the Issues
Before you file a motion, before you walk into court, and definitely before you start negotiating with the other parent, you need to know what’s actually on the table.
✔ Legal Decision-Making (Custody) – Do you want joint or sole authority over major decisions like education, healthcare, and religion?
✔ Parenting Time – What’s your ideal schedule? How should holidays and vacations be handled?
✔ Child Support – What factors impact child support in your case? Are there extraordinary expenses that should be considered?
✔ Everything Else – Are there property, financial accounts, or debts that impact your case? What about tax filings?
You can’t just “see what happens” in family court. You need a plan.
Step Two: Be Specific About What You Want
The biggest mistake I see parents make? They walk into court without a clear vision of their ideal outcome. They think the judge will magically “figure it out” for them. That’s not how this works; your judge is not a mind-reader.
Judges rely on evidence and clear requests. If you can’t articulate what you want, how can the court grant it?
I’ve created a free guide to help you break down exactly what’s at stake in your case. It will walk you through the critical questions you NEED to answer before you take another step.
