If you have never faced a legal situation that required you to go to court, then the prospect of a child custody case can be overwhelming.  You know that you need to hire a lawyer, but it is not always easy to make an informed decision when you don’t have any recommendations.  But before you open the phone book and call the office with the biggest ad, you need to step back and analyze exactly what you are looking for.  You should understand what qualifications make for good legal counsel.  A good place to start your search is by reading this helpful article on Finding a Custody Lawyer.