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Table of Contents Introduction   A. Purpose of this Book B. How to use this Book Chapter One - Be Aware of your Motives for Seeking Custody A. Defining the Term "Motivation" B. What Motivates Some Parents to Seek Custody C. What Motivates Some Parent Not to Seek Custody D. What Do the Experts Say Chapter Two - Examine Your Parenting Skills A. Why It Is Important to Know Your Skills B. The Kerman Custody Questionnaire Chapter Three - Have All of the Facts to Make the Right Decision A. Why Is It Important to Know the Facts B. The Kerman Custody Data Record Chapter Four - Know the Laws Regarding Custody A. Examining Your Custody Options B. "Before the Trial" Issues C. "During the Trial" Issues D. "After the Trial" Issues Chapter Five - Know the Laws Regarding Visitation A. Examining Your Visitation Options B. "Before the Trial" Issues C. "During the Trial" Issues D. "After the Trial" Issues Chapter Six - Know the Laws Regarding Child Support A. Examining Your Child Support Options B. "Before the Trial" Issues C. "During the Trial" Issues D. "After the Trial" Issues Chapter Seven - Know How Your Significant Other Feels About Seeking Custody A. What the Stepparent Should Expect B. What the Stepparent Should Not Expect C. Reviewing the Stepparent Issue Chapter Eight - Litigation: The Worst Choice A. Choosing the Attorney and Planning the First Meeting B. Some of the Legal Issues C. Courtroom Proceedings Chapter Nine - Alternatives To Litigation: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) A. Alternative Dispute Resolution Terms B. Arbitration: The Process and the Benefits C. Case Evaluation or Early Neutral Evaluation: The Process and the Benefits D. Mediation: The Process and the Benefits E. A Review of the Domestic Guidelines for Mediation F. A Review of the Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit Chapter Ten - Living with the Final Result A. The Bill of Rights for Parents B. What Do You Do Now? Glossary Index Close Window