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Discovery is the process of gathering information in preparation for trial.
It begins after the petitions have been exchanged. Other lawyers prefer to look for ways to settle a case early in the process without the time and expense of lengthy discovery. And, of course, there are all points in between. If you want primary custody, your attorney's job is essentially to persuade a judge that you are better than your ex-wife . Aside from some minimal threshold of fitness, you do not have to convince the judge you are an exceptional parent.