Your First 7 Days: A Father's Checklist (Free)

A day-by-day checklist for the first week of a custody or child-support case.

The first week of a custody or support case sets the tone. This one-page checklist lists the general steps fathers and family lawyers commonly recommend.

Inside:

• Day 1: talk to a family-law attorney before you move out or sign anything
• Days 2–4: start a log, move communication to calm written messages, list people who can confirm your involvement
• Days 5–7: draft a parenting plan to discuss with your attorney, pay agreed support and keep records, read every court paper and calendar every deadline
• A short list of what not to do, and a reminder to follow any protective order exactly

Laws differ by state. Use this to prepare for a talk with an attorney, not to replace one. General information, not legal advice.

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