A Father's Playbook

A Father's Playbook
Author: David Morefield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-08-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781521785027

As a single father, I found myself in a position where it was in the best interest of my child that I fight for custody. Many people told me how hard it was for a dad to get custody; and they were right. Father's have to operate under a different set of rules and expectations in order to have a chance at success. I adapted existing warfare strategies and applied it to the custody battle. Of course, sometimes I just had to learn from my mistakes as well. I wrote a Father's Playbook in order to not only tell my story, but also to help other dads who may be going through the same heart wrenching experience. It is my prayer that other fathers will avoid making the same mistakes as I did. Family Court is like a knife fight - Nobody wins and everyone is going to bleed."He explains the process clearly and provides invaluable tips for fathers who find themselves in the same predicament. No father heading to court for a custody hearing should do so without reading Morefield's excellent book."- James M. Olson, former Chief of CIA Counterintelligence and author of Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying"This book could literally be life changing, as it could be the catalyst to give someone courage and wisdom to pursue full custody, when needed in desperate situations."- Deborah Moncrief, LCSW, LMFT"I felt as if I was having an out of body experience reading this book; almost as if it was written about my own struggles... It definitely got me thinking and it made me want to read it again."- Christopher Peterson, U.S. Army, Retired

Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, and Visitation

Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, and Visitation
Author: Toby G. Kleinman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2017
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0190641576

When domestic abuse and children are involved, divorce and custody can be the epitome of high stakes conflict where, often, the named perpetrator of a child abuses gains custody. This book helps laypeople, mental health professionals, and attorneys navigate the judicial process so that decisions are truly made in the best interest of children.

Child Custody A to Z

Child Custody A to Z
Author: Guy White
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2005
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0595336566

Help! is the first word a parent yells when dealing with a child custody battle. Author Guy White cuts through and captures the essence of how child custody cases are won and lost. Child Custody A to Z navigates you through the flawed system of justice. Evidence is the most overlooked aspect of a child custody case. This book explains and addresses: How to choose an attorney How to impeach court experts How to gather evidence How to expose a personality disorder How to investigate your case Child Custody A to Z is replete with case studies that tell the real story of the controversial game of child custody. There is no substitute for preparation. White reveals judges, attorneys and court experts for their bias and incompetence. The author takes you through the step-by-step formula for winning with evidence.

Winning Custody

Winning Custody
Author: Deedra B. Hunter
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2007-04-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1429975733

You never wanted to be in this position, but you are. Now, faced with the prospect of a custody dispute, you need to make smart choices. Winning Custody can help. this book-written by a woman who is an experienced psychotherapist, a mom, and a veteran of a bitter custody dispute-will help you find your way, maintain your sanity, and keep your kids from being caught in the custody cross fire. Winning Custody is geared specifically toward women seeking custody of their children. It offers advice on how to navigate the complicated legal maze of the custody process, giving step-by-step guidance on: -How to find a good-and affordable-lawyer -What to wear in court (it's more important than you might think) -How to effectively communicate with you ex -How to parent your child firmly, lovingly, and consistently throughout the crisis period -How to defuse your fears of losing your children -And how to love and believe in yourself during this most difficult time

What Every Woman Should Know About Divorce and Custody (Rev)

What Every Woman Should Know About Divorce and Custody (Rev)
Author: Gayle Rosenwald Smith J.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2007-07-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780399533495

Women are still discovering-the hard way-just how difficult and unpredictable child custody cases can be. The first and most comprehensive book of its kind, this is a complete insider's guide filled with crucial advice from judges, lawyers, therapists, and mothers who have experienced this challenging legal process. It is designed for women at every stage of divorce and covers a wide range of legal strategies, as well as financial and psychological issues. This updated edition describes how to use technology advantageously and pitfalls to avoid, as well as changes in interstate custody laws and essential topics such as: - Choosing a lawyer - What to expect before and in court - Blended families - Domestic violence risk factors for women - What makes a custody agreement good or bad - Dealing with your emotions - Parental kidnapping cases - An appendix of recommended reading

Child Custody Made Simple

Child Custody Made Simple
Author: Webster Watnik
Publisher:
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2003
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0964940434

Discusses a variety of issues concerning child custody, including court structures, living arrangements, recommendations on avoiding court battles, and advice on working with lawyers.

Fathers' Rights

Fathers' Rights
Author: Jeffrey Leving
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1997-04-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Here is hard-hitting and fair advice for every father involved in a custody dispute. Drawing on 25 years of frontline experience, Chicago attorney Jeffery Leving, a nationally acclaimed men's rights crusader, offers disenfranchised fathers true hope and meaningful counsel. Designed to save countless men thousands of dollars and years of anguish, this detailed, comprehensive, and practical handbook takes fathers through every twist and turn of the legal system.

Mothers on Trial

Mothers on Trial
Author: Phyllis Chesler
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1569769095

Updated and revised with seven new chapters, a new introduction, and a new resources section, this landmark book is invaluable for women facing a custody battle. It was the first to break the myth that mothers receive preferential treatment over fathers in custody disputes. Although mothers generally retain custody when fathers choose not to fight for it, fathers who seek custody often win—not because the mother is unfit or the father has been the primary caregiver but because, as Phyllis Chesler argues, women are held to a much higher standard of parenting. Incorporating findings from years of research, hundreds of interviews, and international surveys about child-custody arrangements, Chesler argues for new guidelines to resolve custody disputes and to prevent the continued oppression of mothers in custody situations. This book provides a philosophical and psychological perspective as well as practical advice from one of the country’s leading matrimonial lawyers. Both an indictment of a discriminatory system and a call to action over motherhood under siege, Mothers on Trial is essential reading for anyone concerned either personally or professionally with custody rights and the well-being of the children involved.

A New Way to Win

A New Way to Win
Author: Tobias Desjardins
Publisher: Int Ctr for Peacful Shared
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2010-04-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 057804935X

... You can end your custody battle without giving in, giving up or going broke. [This work] contains insider tips that will show you how you can save thousands of dollars, improve your relationship with your kids, sleep better at night, and put the family law courts behind you. -- P.[4] of cover.