Protecting your Rights If you anticipate the possibility of going to court or being involved with a family legal matter, one should consult an attorney. Preparing for litigation an save you money and give your better results in court. It is important to know all of your options and your rights as well as a thorough understanding in the family court system if you wich to enhance your chances for the best results. Our office educates our clients and encourages them to participate in their case.   Things you can do to prepare:  a. Keep a journal of your children's activities and the parties that participate in these activities.  b. Keep acurate financial records.  c. Do not  allow yourself to be prevoked by the other party or by anyone that could cause you to react to a situation with anger or excessie emotion.  d. Awareness of you banking accounts/balances/activities.  e. Avoid new or any increase of community debt.  f. Protect items of emotional or personal value. Make sure nothing is hindered that you care about from the other party out of revenge or spite.  g. Speak to a financial advisor or an accountant regarding legally safe guarding your assets.