New York Pro Se Parents Guide

The New York Pro Se Parents Guide is the most comprehensive, plain-language survival manual ever written for parents navigating New York Family Court without an attorney.Whether you are facing a custody battle, visitation disputes, ACS involvement, child support issues, high-conflict co-parenting, or the fear of losing your relationship with your child—this guide gives you the tools, structure, and confidence to stand strong.Written by Clint Doran, this book breaks down the exact strategies New York judges expect self-represented parents to understand. Every chapter is designed to replace fear with clarity and confusion with a step-by-step plan.Inside, you’ll find:Complete filing instructions for custody, visitation, support, modifications, and enforcementReal New York petitions, affidavits, motions, and templatesParenting plans (standard, joint, and high-conflict)ACS/CPS procedure explained in plain EnglishForensic evaluation preparation and what evaluators look forBest-interest factors and how courts apply Eschbach, Tropea, Nevarez, Santosky, Ross, and moreHow to document effectively using logs, evidence binders, and communication recordsTrial preparation, cross-examination scripts, witness guidance, and evidence rulesStrategies for parental alienation, reunification, trauma responses, and long-term case planningChecklists, forms, sample filings, timelines, and chapter summariesThis guide teaches you how to think like a lawyer, stay calm during conflict, and build a case around stability, truth, and your child’s best interests. It is written for real parents—not attorneys—who deserve a fair chance to protect their families.Knowledge is power.Preparation is protection.Stability wins.Let this book walk beside you through every step of your New York Family Court journey. Read more