Child Custody Guidance
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Child custody and family courts are two experiences that many find painfully difficult to navigate. I was no .exception. My child custody case lasted close to three years. During those three years, I felt, at times, isolated, emotionally drained, and hopeless. I realized I needed more than legal representation. I needed support and guidance from those who had gone through this matter and came through the other side still emotionally and mentally intact (Or, as much as they could be).
I would like to offer my services to help those experiencing this situation. If you or someone you know are going through a child custody matter, please consider my support services. I offer the following:
1. Written Testimony Review - Your written testimony (included in the larger court document) is equally important as your verbal presentation. Some would argue it is more important, because the court sees your testimony and other court documents before your case is called, which mean an assessment of who you are as a father has been partially made. You want to make certain to provide the most favorable view of who you are. I, in partnership with you and/or you and your attorney, can help to accomplish this.
2. Verbal Testimony - What you say in court and how you say it, matters. I call it the projection of your character. Fighting to keep your child (children) in your life comes with a whirlwind of emotions, including fear, anger, fatigue, and hopelessness. When you go into court and speak, those emotions do not disappear. So, if you have not practiced what you are going to say, and how you are going to say it, you could mistakenly project anger. Unfortunately, the court does not have enough time to get to know you personally. So if you are presenting as an angry man, they will not see the loving father you truly are. You want the court to hear your story in a manner that allows them to appreciate what you trying to convey, and that message is, that you love your child and it is in the best interest of the child that they remains in their father’s life. I will help you to effectively do this.
3. Supportive Resources - I quickly discovered I could not survive the ordeal of child custody court without additional resources and support. For me, those resources and support materialized in the form of books, friends and family, outside fatherhood support groups—-and yes, individual therapy. Identifying these resources (family and friends excluded) could prove challenging. I have made connections with and personally vetted several fatherhood support groups where this information can be accessed. I am prepared to help you identify what resources and support best suit your particular child custody experiences and help you access them.
If you are interested in learning more about my supportive services, including price schedules, please fill out the below contact form. Once received, I will reach out to you to discuss further.
*Mark Winkler is not an attorney. He is an experienced child custody court coach and family advocate. Information provided is not in lieu of legal counsel or the client’s own expertise.
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