| One of the most important things you can do to win | | | | I can guarantee that if there's an evaluation of some |
| your case in court is to find and target the key person | | | | kind going on, from parenting "evals" to property |
| or people in your case. So the first thing you need to | | | | appraisals, the judge is going to place heavy emphasis |
| do is to find out who this decision maker or makers | | | | on these peoples' decisions. So, make certain you |
| are in your case. Focus your resources with the goal | | | | realize this and try to influence these people as much |
| of impacting the people in your case who are | | | | as possible. The best way to influence these people is |
| perfectly matched to have a substantial influence in | | | | by submitting information to them in writing and |
| your case. (Hint - it's usually not only the judge as we'd | | | | attaching references and sworn declarations |
| all like to believe.) | | | | supporting your position. |
| And, at first, you may think that this crucial decision | | | | Don't get me wrong, you're not brown nosing; you're |
| maker is the judge, when in reality the judge usually | | | | just trying to manipulate effectively. It's really all about |
| follows the recommendations of someone, whether it's | | | | matching your case and your message with the "right" |
| an evaluator, a Guardian Ad Litem, or even legal | | | | person who needs to hear it; finding that |
| counsel recommendations. Contrary to popular belief, | | | | decision-maker in your case, whether it is the judge, |
| judges don't like to make "decisions"; instead, they like | | | | the family law evaluator, psychologist, or parenting plan |
| to 'rubber stamp' someone else's findings, especially if | | | | evaluator. |
| the other professional has impressive credentials. | | | | |