Resource Library
Guides, checklists, and information to help you navigate family court.
This information is for educational purposes and is not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for your specific case.
Emergency Checklist: First 7 Days After Service
Print-and-use day-by-day checklist covering every action item for your first week after being served.
You Just Got Served — First 72 Hours
The critical first steps every father must take within 72 hours of being served custody or divorce papers.
What NOT to Do When You Get Served
The critical mistakes that lose custody cases before they start — and what to do instead.
California Custody Guide: Filing and Deadlines
California-specific custody filing deadlines, forms, mediation rules, and move-away case law.
Texas Custody Guide: Filing and Deadlines
Texas-specific custody terms, Standard Possession Order, Answer Monday deadline, and geographic restrictions.
Florida Custody Guide: Filing and Deadlines
Florida-specific time-sharing rules, 20-day deadline, mandatory parenting plan requirements, and relocation law.
Understanding Your Custody Papers
How to read your custody petition — what each section means, what they're really asking for, and your critical deadlines.
New York Custody Guide: Filing and Deadlines
New York custody courts, AFC appointments, Lincoln hearings, and filing guidelines for married and unmarried fathers.
How to Find a Family Law Attorney This Week
Where to find a family law attorney, what to ask in consultations, typical costs, and red flags to avoid.