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
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
Understanding Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements in Divorce
Marriage is, in many cases, a happy and joyful event, but also brings legal complexities, such as the joining of assets. In order to clarify ownership and avoid some of the difficulties associated with merging (and potentially uncoupling) finances, some couples find reassurance in using either a
Blended Families & Divorce: Navigating Complex Custody Situations
Divorce is complex even among couples who are separating amicably. For those in blended families, the process becomes even more challenging and is often fraught with emotion. Because at least one party in a blended family has been in a relationship that has ended, they may already be facing
Questions You Should Be Asking Your Father Rights Attorney
Becoming a father changes the course of a person’s life. While new routines and aspirations are often part of the bundle, fewer fathers realize the extension of rights granted to them due to their paternity. These rights matter when custody, child support, and visitation disputes arise. If you
What Are The Types Of Child Custody That A Father Should Be Aware Of?
When the court must determine which parent receives custody and to what extent, conflict can arise between parties vying for a favorable outcome. In these situations, fathers often do not understand what rights they have compared to the female parent and thus fail to exercise the full extent of
Tips For Fathers On Building Their Custody Case
When parents decide to separate, one of the most contentious areas of that process often involves their children. If the parents cannot reach a mutually acceptable agreement, the court will decide who receives primary (or sole) custody and who will decide. Depending on several factors, the court
Father Rights Frequently Asked Questions
When families face conflict, children are often caught in the middle. Regrettably, fathers also suffer disproportionately during such events, seeing lower rates of child custody, visitation, and coparenting opportunity than their female counterparts. The push toward increased father’s rights is
