When parents are separated, the task of staying involved in a child’s life and updated on their education, medical care, and extracurricular activities becomes more difficult—especially in cases of split custody. Although men’s rights make sure they can stay involved in their children’s lives,
Protecting a Father’s Parental Rights Once a Mother has Relocated
After divorce, custody rights in place for both fathers and mothers determine to what extent each parent may spend time with the child. However, if the mother decides to relocate, the arrangement previously in place for visitation and custody may no longer be attainable for the father. A father’s
Obtaining Custody of a Child as a Non-Biological Father
Custody negotiation can be a challenging time even in amicable divorces, and with two biological parents. For non-biological fathers, the challenge of proving paternity and obtaining custody or visitation becomes even more complex. A father’s rights dictate that he should receive fair treatment
How to Handle Being Unfairly Treated in a Child Support Case
Child support is a tool used to make sure children are supported when parents separate. However, it is common for child support payments to cause conflict between divorced parents, especially when the non-custodial parent believes they are being treated unfairly. Men’s rights attorneys frequently
How Can Men Ensure Fair Visitation Rights with Their Children?
When the court awards sole custody to one, the other parent may have been awarded the right to see the child and spend time with them. This is most often referred to as visitation. Often, fathers do not understand their rights to defend their time allotment with their child. Men’s rights allow the
Legal Advice for Fathers in Child Welfare Investigations
Unfortunately, some families have the stressful experience of a social worker or other professional coming to their home unannounced to investigate an allegation that a child is being mistreated or cared for improperly. This can be the result of a legal action, an anonymous report, or as a result
Alimony Disputes: Legal Guidance for Men
Alimony is the legal term for money that one divorcing spouse pays to the other in accordance with either a mediated or court-mandated agreement. Sometimes called spousal support or maintenance, it helps the lower-earning partner adjust to a new lifestyle without the financial contributions of the
Protecting Men’s Parental Rights in High-Conflict Custody Cases
Child custody poses a significant challenge in any divorce, but for men facing high-conflict separations, the process is even more complex. If you are a man going through a divorce without understanding the scope of men’s rights, you may be giving up some of the benefits you are entitled to
