Q: What documentation should I begin keeping/making to help me in a sole custody case? Not ready to reatain an attorney yet
I live in the State of Arkansas where it's now automatically joint custody. My husband is verbally and emotionally abusive to me and I am fearful it's going to trickle down onto our (adopted) son.
To set myself up for the best chance at getting sole custody of our (adopted) son - what events should I document? Should I take recordings of his screaming and beraiting me?
A: To help in a sole custody case, consider documenting incidents of abuse with dates, times, and descriptions. Save written communication that demonstrates abusive behavior. If there are witnesses, gather their contact information. Document any negative impact on the child's well-being.
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