Amanda was diligent about keeping the lines of communication open
with her attorney. She kept on top of the paperwork and returned
everything in a timely manner.
He reassured her that this judge usually sided with mothers. She
had confidence that she would win her case. So when they walked
into court for the first time, she knew she had nothing to worry
about.
She was wrong.
That day, her husband pulled a fast one….
She was blindsided by an accusation of alcoholism for a DUI charge
she’d gotten two years ago.
The night it happened, she wanted to take a cab. Her husband said,
“No.”
He was completely wasted and insisted on driving. That’s when Amanda
made a mistake that would come back to haunt her. She slid into
the driver’s seat and began to drive.
A few blocks later, she was stopped by the police and asked to take
a breathalyzer test.
She was legally drunk–just barely–and charged with DUI.
If her attorney had gotten this information sooner, he could have
discussed this situation with Amanda and presented it as an isolated
incident. However, because she hadn’t thought twice about it since
the night it happened, the DUI was the ace her husband needed to
get the upper hand. Amanda was suddenly on the defense.
If her attorney had taken the time to get a full history about
Amanda’s marriage, they would have been fully prepared to fight the
allegation.
Unfortunately for her, this oversight nearly ruined her chances to
win custody of her son.
There might be an ace your ex can use to their advantage–something
you might not even think of.
That’s why you need the right attorney who asks the right
questions. Choose the wrong one, and you may lose your child
custody battle.
There are two CRUCIAL factors you must consider when you’re
fighting for custody of your child.
1. You need an attorney who takes the time to understand your
situation and fight for you.
2. And you need to be COMPLETELY honest with your attorney. This is
not the time to gloss over anything in your past or present
situation.
Judges use specific criteria to determine what’s in the best
interest of the children involved. A good attorney will make sure
you understand everything you need to know before you go to
mediation or court. He will make sure he knows everything he needs
to know to fight for your rights.
To learn the essential qualities you must look for before hiring an
attorney, click here:
Child Custody Information – How To Choose The Right Lawyer
What you don’t know can hurt your child custody case…even lose it.