Defending Myself In A Custody Fight

     Been up since 4:30 prepping for my custody battle with my ex this afternoon.  Having to act as my own lawyer in these proceedings has me understandably feeling overwhelmed.  It is now 9:30 and I'm arranging a legal strategy to maintain my current joint custody of my children.
I am terrified of today's events.  As I organize my thoughts and questions preparing for my defense the thought of having to face a trial lawyer with the reputation of hers as a rank amateur with so much on the line for me to lose.  You wouldn't perform your own surgery, you shouldn't attempt being your own lawyer.  Especially with something as important as your rights and relationship with your children.