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  DO speak to an attorney as early as possible in your proceeding, planning could be vital to your case.DO involve yourself in every aspect of your child's life. DO go to the teacher conferences and talk with your childs teachers frequently. DO go to your child's doctor appointments and talk to the doctors and dentists about your child. DO encourage your child to have a relationship with both parents. DO spend the time to take a parenting class, you might just learn something about your child! DO learn to become a good listener when your child speaks to you. DO pay your support payments timely if you are required to pay support. DO follow the orders the court makes even if you don't like them. DO prepare yourself for court. Know what you are going to be asked and what you are going to answer. DO provide your attorney with all of the documents and names of witnesses that might be able to help you. DO be compassionate and empathetic to your child and his or her needs and place them above your own. DO keep a daily journal for your attorney about the issues involved in your matter. DO NOT move out of the home unless the court orders you to do so. DO NOT talk too much to your spouse or other parent about your legal plans. DO NOT be afraid to report acts of violence or threats made against you, call the police and obtain a restraining order if necessary. DO NOT commit any act of violence, make any threat of violence or allow a confrontation to escalate, be quiet and go for a walk instead. DO NOT settle for an agreement you disagree with. DO NOT conceal information or documents from your attorney under any circumstances. DO NOT discard any kind of records once you know you will be going to court, and NEVER discard proof of payment for support as long as you live! DO NOT wait too long before seeking help. Certain matters require quick action or it will be too late for anyone to help you. |
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