Movinon,
I couldn't wait.
Here's a thought. When I was getting a divorce, a lawyer friend told me a good strategy. Lawyers will allow anyone a free get-acquanted consultation. No charge. She advised me to find out which were the most pit-bull lawyers in my town and go have an introductory chat with each of them. After you have done that, even if one of them does not remain your attorney, NONE of them can represent your husband. It's unethical, since they've already had a meeting with you. In specific, that only helps if you live in a smallish city where you can find all those attorneys. I did that, and won everything that mattered (full custody of my daughter).
Even if you live in a big city, you can definitely shop around for the absolutely best-recommended lawyer for your case. Someone who will really pull out the howitzers for you and your daughter. And your first meeting with them should cost you not one cent.
Please keep posting, we will give you all our strength.
Hopalong
