·         Find an adequate / safe living environment.

·         Stay in the same school district

·         Find a job / work schedule that fits the children’s routine.

·         Avoid cohabitating too soon in a new relationship

·         Find and keep stability in all aspects of your life.

·         Hire a lawyer who knows custody and who you can afford.

·         Put the children’s needs above the custody fight.

·         Don’t involve the children in the custody fight.

·         Facilitate the opposing party’s custody as much as possible.

·         Know your own limits and needs.