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[quote=Anonymous]Like OP, I used a lawyer until the $5,000 retainer was used up.  For that amount, lawyer attended one initial hearing and then drafted a 50/50 custody agreement which went into effect.  Became clear that ex was not a good parent - married or single.  Kids were about twelve at this point so old enough to testify about their preferences.  It never came to that.
I year after initial agreement, went back to court and filed for primary custody and a change in child support amount, without a lawyer.  Ex spouse paid tens of thousands on lawyers.  Lawyers can't change verifiable facts however. 
Have had primary custody for years now, children are thriving.  Ex is no longer in the picture except for paying child support.
At least in DC, there is a free legal help office in the basement of Superior Court building.  They can help you file the correct forms to get court hearings.  So, it is possible to achieve the results you need for yourself and your children without breaking the bank with legal fees.  This is not advisable if the case if complex.  Mine really wasn't.      [/quote]

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