Q: How do I win my custody case without having a lawyer?!
Temporary custody order is 50/50 with each of us having 3.5 days each week. My ex has a lawyer and is asking for full custody saying that I am an unfit parent. I haven’t been perfect, but I am far from unfit. I accidentally got pregnant shortly after our separation by an old friend. He has a criminal record and because of that my ex says that I have our son in a poor environment. I have told him on multiple occasions to call dfcs if he is truly concerned for our sons wellbeing so that they can do a home evaluation and drug test. He has not done that (it’s been over 9 months of constant nagging about the same thing). Aside from moving on too fast, I’m a good mom. My son is loved, good in school, respectful, well dressed, utd on medical & dental, active and has everything he needs. I want to file a motion for contempt because the last 2 weekends he hasn’t brought him home at the designated time because “he’s concerned about our sons environment”.. a police report was filed on today.
A: For specific questions about your case, you need to consult with a family law attorney. We can't give trial strategy advice without reviewing a case and the evidence.
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A: You would be in a better position to present your case if you were working with an attorney. At the very least you should consult with one about the facts of your case so you can get guidance on how to move forward.
A: I agree with my colleagues fully. You mentioned becoming pregnant "accidentally." You might not want to say that to a judge. Unless you were raped, you obviously did not get pregnant by accident. Always be truthful with the law. Otherwise, the court will not take you seriously and it will believe you are avoiding the truth as well.
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