Section 12.15 Developing the Custody Case

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

A. (§12.15) Developing the Custody Case

Domestic cases involving allegations of abuse or neglect may be difficult to resolve because of the competing interests and the serious nature of the issues involved. Thus counsel should be prepared to fully litigate these cases.

Preparation for these cases may involve:

investigating the truthfulness of these allegations;

obtaining evidence supporting the client’s position;

interviewing potential witnesses such as:

Ø friends;

Ø...