Re: Legal custody means no custody...?

Question

In the last 6 yrs, I have had to fire two attourneys for misrepresentation and unethical conduct ect; since then I have done countless months days and hours of legal research. My situation has forced me to represent myself in court to revise my parenting order so my X cannot keep me from seeing my daughter. What I've learned is that our legal system ect; is failing to do what is in the best interest of the child ect;. The fact is that I am doing everything in my power to have (court ordered) visitation time with her. Thousands of dollars I've spent on greedy, deadbeat attourneys leaving me broke with little result has made me realise that I'm better off representing myself in court. Not only because I have little money but obviesly I would be the fool to "take a loan out to hire another one." Besides the fact that it states in the modification papers you get from the courthouse, (the ones you use to file a motion with the court...) that you CAN represent yourself in court.....

Answer 1

court is very tricky to represent yourself but you can do it. i don't know your situation but unless your deemed an unfit parent you have every right to see your child i wish you the best of luck and if it doesn't work out just remember that most of the time the child will want to find out who there biological parent is and will find you for questions and answers about you good luck

Answer 2

I'm not really sure how to answer your question, but I can tell you that many parents use their children as pawns in order to get back at their ex's, many lawyers do not fight as passionately as a parent who wants to see their child, and the courts are often overwhelmed with cases and have a hard time seeing what really might be in the child's best interest.
While not in a custody matter, I represented myself (because I had little money and knew I was in the right) and was successful. If you have the brains to study a bit and do some research - I say 'go for it'
I wish you best of luck.