Originally Posted by
nodaybut2day 
IMO, you're right about waiting till after the trial to file custody proceedings. Just expect more crap from his enablers about "kicking him when he's down"...I don't want to sound discouraging but I forsee yet another backlash when you start to make a move towards freeing yourself from him.
Let us know how the new lawyer is...
I don't take that as discouraging... I forsee that too and will deal with it if and when it comes. I am not burying my head in the sand and trying to pretend that might not happen but I am I guess trying not to worry about things down the road that I can't predict and can't be sure will happen. It might be a little like denial I guess but it sure has lessened my worrying by a ton!
I will let you know how the new lawyer is... I can't imagine anyone can be worse than the last one!