The Child Custody Book »

James W. Stewart, J.D., has dedicated his career as a Superior Court judge to families and children involved in the divorce process. With almost twenty years on the bench until his recent retirement, Stewart served six years as the supervising judge of family courts in Santa Clara County (California). He has been a member of the California Fair Political Practices Commission and the Family Law Advisory Committee to the Judicial Council, has taught family law to attorneys, and is currently a panel member of the American Arbitration Association. He is a graduate of Stanford University.

This book fully, clearly, and concisely explains the process of court child custody litigation. It shows how custody decisions are made, what can be expected at each stage of the process, and how parents can insure that their abilities are clearly presented to persons with influence over the custody decision. It is intended to eliminate surprises that could lead to costly mistakes along the way.

Parents who settle custody disputes out of court will not only save tens of thousands of dollars, but will have avoided the rancor and hostility of a custody trial that makes future cooperation in raising the children almost impossible.

With help from a capable and experienced attorney, this book will allow the reader to present her/his case for custody in its best possible light. A must-read for divorcing parents, custody evaluators, family psychologists, and marriage and family therapists.