If one were to self-study to become a lawyer, what books must/should one read?

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[–]neovulcan[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Your friend is a fool

Yeah, maybe. He refuses to get a 9-5 job, which I think would solve a lot of his problems here. It'd simultaneously demonstrate stability as well as allow him to afford a lawyer. If he worked a 40 hour week like the rest of us and still couldn't afford a lawyer, I'd be more inclined to chip in on fees. Otherwise a very good, principled man.

against a skilled attorney.

Not so sure on this one. I don't know enough specifics, but I know she can't afford an expensive attorney either. What they're getting away with is precedent and it being a "mother state", as opposed to Texas (where he grew up) where it's 50/50 pretty much no matter what.

Anyway, I plan on sending a book or two, and he's already said he's been to the library, so maybe I can rest with a clear conscience. Really good kid. Deserves more time with his Dad.

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Mom will win IF the child is with Mom more time. If the child is with HIM more time before court, he has a chance at winning. Courts don't like to disrupt a child's pattern.

That said, get away from this drama. It's painful stuff and rarely ends up helping anyone. You sound like a kind soul, someone who hasn't been burned too many times so take my advice. Let their drama be their drama. Keep out of it.