Child Custody I am Out of Money and Dropped My Attorney Halfway Through my Custody Case, what now?
Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by Ed Brooks
Child-Custody-Forum.com
Navigating the family court system can be a nightmare. After all your background is not as a attorney. Just because you ran out of money does not mean that you are willing to throw in the towel, but what are your options? Can you continue on your won and just how does the process work? If you have used up your retainer and cannot come up with several thousand dollars to continue with your attorney, it can be nerve wracking to say the least. But there is life after attorneys and you can go it alone. In fact you may have several advantages you did not have before. Let's walk through the process step-by-step.
Now you need to know where you are in the process. Educate yourself on the steps involved in the court process. You don't need to know all the ins-and-outs just the order in which they occur. You can learn more about each step as you need to know it. If the other side has an attorney they can be a valuable resource for you. You see, as an officer of the court they are sworn to uphold certain rules and regulations.
One of the valuable things you gain is that you get to speak to them directly when trying to resolve issues. The down side is that if you reveal something to them that they can use against you. They may very well use it. Proceed with caution. You will write and file your own motions and your own responses. So you will want a clear strategy of what you want.
Check your emotions at the door and do not make the mistake of arguing morals in your motions. Nobody cares that the other parent was unfaithful to you, that they date, or that they bought a motorcycle. The only time it makes any difference is if they are doing something harmful in front of the child. No, holding hands with their date is not harmful to the child.
If you are going to be successful at representing yourself, and you can be, you will need to have a laser focus on your goals. Forget about the emotional issues and get focused on the court processes and how each one can benefit your goal.
Ed Brooks knows firsthand how painful a High Conflict Child Custody battle can be. Ed has created a site where parents can get advice on how to handle all aspects of a Child Custody battle. If you want to read more about family court processes you can sign up for my new series here.
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