Adwoafuaa Nwokocha

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How do you survive a custody war against a powerful ex, a biased legal system, and the trauma of your past—all while being a full-time physician and mother of five?

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From Scalpel to Custody Court: The Unyielding Journey of Dr. Nwokocha

Adwoafuaa Nwokocha is a board-certified physician, writer, and mother of five based in Houston, Texas. 

A first-generation Ghanaian-American and graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, she has spent her life defying expectations—both in the operating room and in the courtroom.

With a career built on compassion, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence, Dr. Nwokocha is no stranger to navigating high-pressure environments. But her greatest test came not in medicine, but in motherhood. 

After becoming entangled in a years-long custody battle, she was forced to confront not just personal betrayal but a family court system that too often fails to protect working mothers—especially those of color.

Her debut memoir, Custody MD: Fighting for the Woo, offers an unflinching account of that experience. Told with clarity, courage, and emotional depth, the book is both a personal reckoning and a public call for justice.

Dr. Nwokocha is passionate about family court reform, women’s rights, and mental health advocacy for survivors of abuse. She continues to practice medicine while raising her children and using her voice to support others who feel unseen and unheard in their own legal and personal battles.

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4.8 Review from our book reader

Oh my goodness, I loved this book. It describes so many working mothers that have to fight a legal battle that is unfair. The husband and wife in this book is both doctors and the husband turns it against the mother, for having to work.

Teresa Rutrough

As a fellow working mom, this book hit home. The emotional rollercoaster, the injustice, the impossible balance of career and motherhood. Iit’s all here. But what stands out most is her refusal to give up. This book is fierce, fearless, and unforgettable.

Bruna

I was a single mom at a young age and I really like this book having a career and being a mother is not easy it has its ups and downs. This book has a lot of real life learning experiences that helps you know your not alone.

Tricia

The book presents a lot of real-life learning experiences. Once you start reading, it is difficult to put it away, very riveting account for all to learn from.

Charles O. Dankwah

The book presents a lot of real-life learning experiences. Once you start reading, it is difficult to put it away, very riveting account for all to learn from.

Tammy Rahn

With surgical precision and emotional depth, Custody MD delivers a searing indictment of family court bias and a testament to the strength of a mother determined to protect her children.

The Bookie

Unflinching and deeply human. This isn't just one woman's legal battle—it's a rallying cry for every mother who's ever been underestimated or unheard.

Author's Village

A raw, courageous, and unforgettable memoir. Dr. Nwokocha's story exposes the quiet war working mothers face—and how unyielding love can survive even the most broken systems.

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In Custody MD: Fighting for the Woo, Dr. Adwoafuaa Nwokocha shares her raw, courageous story of a years-long custody battle that tested everything she knew about strength, justice, and motherhood. From the high-stakes world of medicine to the heartbreak of family court, this memoir is a powerful call for reform—and a reminder that love is always worth fighting for.

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Custody Md

 A raw, gripping memoir chronicling her descent into the high-stakes hell of family court. 

Custody Md

 A raw, gripping memoir chronicling her descent into the high-stakes hell of family court. 

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mnwokocha23@gmail.com

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