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Contested divorce with children

How do you even start a contested divorce with children involved. What document do I fill out? How do I know a good attorney? is there one that will work with me considering the lock down of my finances by my x? My x will not participate in a conversation about our separation let alone participate in mediation. Meanwhile he is separating our assets and taking custody of our child as he sees fit. It has a horrible impact on my relationship with my 4 year old and my ability to make a living off my home based business. While the impact is traumatizing it is not exactly restraining order material, or is it? Where do I start?

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Hello. Seems important for you to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. Contested cases are best handled with an experienced lawyer by your side. You should take some time to call lawyers on the phone to get a feel for their style of practice, and to ask what kind of financial requirements they would have. Another source for you is the your local or state bar association - they may have a referral service you could call so you could find a lawyer to talk with. A third option may be volunteer lawyer programs. Again, your local or state bar may be associated with a volunteer lawyer program.

Good luck and take care.
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