Article: You basically need to show the judge that you are a good parent who has a strong relationship with your children. Although you can testify in court, the judge won’t necessarily accept your word. Instead you will need evidence, such as the following:  Pictures. Take plenty of pictures of the time you spend with your children. These will show that you are involved in their life. Testimony from neighbors or child care workers. These people can testify that they have seen you with your children and that you have a good relationship.  Testimony from other people. Anyone can testify that they have seen you with your children. However, it’s best to have neutral people—such as neighbors—than a new boyfriend or girlfriend, since the judge might assume they are biased. Proof that you take care of special needs. If your child is disabled or has other special needs, you should document that you provide the necessary care for the child. Find receipts that you pay for therapy, wheelchairs, etc. Also document that you take the child to medical appointments. Since you are in a custody battle, the other parent has probably accused you of being a terrible parent. In fact, you should expect him or her to keep detailed notes about your bad behavior and tell the judge. You need to honestly self-assess. There might be a lot of truth in what the other parent has said.  Do you have a drug or alcohol problem, now or in the past? For example, have you ever been arrested for DUI or had the police called on you? Do you have anger management issues? Have the police been called on you? Does the other parent have a restraining order against you for past domestic violence? Have you neglected to visit your children? You might be very busy with travel for work. Nevertheless, you can expect the other parent to make a big deal about the fact that you aren’t around. Are you always broke or unemployed? Do you have to move around a lot because you can’t afford a stable home? You want to minimize your weaknesses by showing the judge that you take them seriously and are trying to improve yourself. Accordingly, you should do the following:  Get treatment for any addictions, such as drug addiction or alcoholism. You can find a treatment program by talking to your doctor. Address any mental health problems you might have. Attend counseling or therapy and get the necessary drugs to help you. Take an anger management class. If you struggle with controlling your emotions, then you should complete an anger management class which will help you cope with your emotions. Hold onto the certificate of completion. Get your finances in order. It is unlikely that a judge will award child custody to a parent simply because they are wealthier. However, you need to show you can provide for your children, which means you can provide for their necessities. Get on top of your debt and find a job, if necessary. You should make sure to point out why living with the other parent wouldn’t be in the child’s best interests. Review the factors a judge considers and try to find evidence for each factor. For example:  If the other parent has a drug or alcohol problem, be sure to tell your lawyer. Your lawyer can get copies of medical records. Where the other parent is abusive or uses excessive discipline, you can use that information against them. Find witnesses who have seen the other parent slap or hit the child. If the other parent has a criminal history, then tell your lawyer, who can get criminal records.  If the children rarely see the other parent, then document the days the parent doesn’t visit. Write down important events (like birthdays or weekend visitation) that the parent fails to attend. If the other parent has a new partner, then you need to do a thorough background check on this new person. Look for criminal convictions. Remember to scour social media accounts—Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. If you can find a picture of the other parent drunk and at a party, print it out or download it. ” As part of any contested child custody case, you can request information or documents from the other parent. This process is called “discovery.” For example, you might want to use the following discovery techniques:  Requests for Documents. Your lawyer can request copies of documents, if they are relevant. Interrogatories. These are written questions that the other parent must answer under oath. Depositions. If you think a witness has relevant information, your lawyer can question the witness in a “deposition.” For example, you might want to depose your child’s teacher and ask if they have seen the other parent berate or hit the child.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Gather evidence that you are a good parent. Assess your weaknesses as a parent. Begin addressing your weaknesses. Gather evidence to use against the other parent. Request information in “discovery.

Matched grip position is the starting position in which you hold your drumsticks. Grip the stick by hooking your pointer finger around the stick, and grasping the stick with the pad of your thumb. You should be holding the stick approximately 4 inches from the bottom of the stick. Then wrap your other three fingers around the drumstick. The drumstick should be gently (but securely) resting in the palm of your hand. Normally when drumming, your hands (and sticks) are in a horizontal position. For the spin, turn your hand so you’re holding the drumstick vertically. Remain holding the drumstick with your pointer finger and thumb. Put your middle, ring, and pinky fingers behind the stick while still keeping the drumstick vertical.
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Hold the stick in matched grip position. Position your hand vertically. Pinch the stick and release your other fingers.