Winning Custody: A Woman's Guide to Retaining Custody of Her Children [Paperback]

Deedra Hunter M.S. L.M.H.C (Author), Tom Monte (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2001

You never wanted to be in this position, but you are. Now, faced with the prospect of a custody dispute, you need to make smart choices. Winning Custody can help. this book-written by a woman who is an experienced psychotherapist, a mom, and a veteran of a bitter custody dispute-will help you find your way, maintain your sanity, and keep your kids from being caught in the custody cross fire.

Winning Custody is geared specifically toward women seeking custody of their children. It offers advice on how to navigate the complicated legal maze of the custody process, giving step-by-step guidance on:

-How to find a good-and affordable-lawyer
-What to wear in court (it's more important than you might think)
-How to effectively communicate with you ex
-How to parent your child firmly, lovingly, and consistently throughout the crisis period
-How to defuse your fears of losing your children
-And how to love and believe in yourself during this most difficult time

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Deedra B. Hunter, M.S., L.M.H.C., lives in Maitland, Florida, where she has been a mental health professional for more than twenty years. She is the founder of Custody Coaches, a group of lawyers and therapists who help women cope with the issues and traumas of custody battles.

Tom Monte is a popular health writer. He is the author of more than twenty-five books, including World Medicine: The East-West Guide to Healing Your Body, The Touch of Healing, with Alice Burmeister, and Recalled by Life, with Anthony J. Sattilaro. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (January 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031225265X
• ISBN-13: 978-0312252656
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #876,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Law > Family & Health Law > Children

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cool, calm, professional advice., January 11, 2005

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Kelly Evans "[e-mail]" (Out West) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Winning Custody: A Woman's Guide to Retaining Custody of Her Children (Paperback)

I enjoyed this style of writing but would have liked more informatio on how to deal with the down and dirty dished out by the other side.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful info; could be more comprehensive., February 26, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Winning Custody: A Woman's Guide to Retaining Custody of Her Children (Paperback)

I appreciate the "Remember to take care of yourself" approach of this book. It's no surprise, since the author is a psychotherapist, that this is a large part of the book. And it's a welcome addition to all of the "just the facts" books out there. I enjoy this warmer and largely narrative approach. At the same time, the cold facts are what win your case, so I'd like to see more legal info. This book is a good part of your custody collection, but be sure to round it our with a more legal book.

Two good tips from the author: Dress like a "good mom" in court -- leave the power suit at home and look soft and nurturing. Unfortunately, ambition can count against you. Also, be sure to document the father's visits with the children. Taking pictures with a date-stamp camera (Is that what it's called?) will show that you are in fact giving the dad the visitation he is entitled to.

I definitely got my $13 worth.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-understand (even if you're in a panic), February 4, 2009

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Suzanne L. (Orlando FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winning Custody: A Woman's Guide to Retaining Custody of Her Children (Paperback)

After reading about this book in Newsweek magazine, I bought a copy and found it extremely helpful. A custody battle is hard on everyone (including the father) and I found this book to be encouraging and hopeful. Ms. Hunter really "talked me down from the ledge" and I hope I can feel as positive as she did at the end of the road.