Hello, fearfulfrog. Please look in the yellow pages for the number of the state bar association. Call to see if you are eligible for reduced rate or pro bono representation by a domestic relations attorney. Calling NAMI to seek support and assistance also may be beneficial: http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Sec...iateFinder.cfm

nikkiamber has provided a lot of useful information in her post. Preparation is a key.

See: http://www.ordination.org/rights.htm

"In short, the protection of parental rights should not have to be achieved on a piecemeal basis through unpredictable and expensive court challenges. The constitutional mandate articulated by Meyer and its progeny is clear: The right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children shall not be infringed."

See: http://www.nhbar.org/publications/ar...ssue.asp?id=52

"In New Hampshire, parental rights protections are grounded in the State constitution. "[T]he right to raise and care for one's children [is] a fundamental liberty interest protected by Part I, Article 2 of the New Hampshire Constitution ..."

There is a lot in these New Hampshire Supreme Court cases. I am troubled that the Probate Court may consider evidence otherwise subject to the Rules of Evidence. Retaining an experienced guardianship attorney would serve you well.

I appreciate what you are doing. Ultimately, you must show the court regaining custody is in the child's best interest. I wish you the best.