When you need to appear for custody hearing or custody trial, you need to be prepared to answer questions regarding your fitness as a parent. You need to be able to show that you will provide for all of the child’s needs and that you have the child’s best interest in mind. It may be a good idea to collect evidence demonstrating your role as a parent. Photographs of you at your child’s events, drawings and cards from your child and receipts from your activities together are all items to consider. If you have evidence against the other parent that shows they are unfit, please note that you cannot just bring them to the trial as there is red tape to consider. Social media items like Facebook or Twitter post need to be authenticated, for example. Police reports require testimony from the police officer. Photographs may need to be authenticated by the person who took the picture. The evidentiary process is confusing for custody hearings. To guarantee you present the best case to the judge, you need a skilled family law attorney to help you prepare for trial and fight for your rights. Call our office now at 770-887-1209 or use our contact form to schedule an appointment at our Cumming, GA office.