Standing Up for Fathers' Rights and Divorced Dads
Years ago, fathers' rights were secondary to the rights of mothers in child custody and parenting matters. Luckily, times have evolved as more and more fathers play active roles in the everyday lives of their children.
Even still, gender bias remains in the court system today. Fathers feel as though they must prove a child's mother unfit before they are given any consideration in a custody dispute. While we would all like to believe that the court is impartial when deciding custody issues, that is often not the case.
Experienced Attorneys Preserving Your Right to Parent
At The Massachusetts Family Law Group, our South Shore and Cape Cod family law attorneys believe that if you were once an involved dad, you have the right to remain as involved, and potentially to be a custodial dad. We intensely fight for fathers' rights in child custody disputes.
Are You Uncertain of What Steps to Take?
Many fathers are unsure of how to proceed when faced with custody issues. When it comes to a messy divorce or toxic custody battle, there are times when fathers have no choice but to be aggressive. Your wife may be trying to take away your rights by making false allegations of abuse, or by accusing you of some other wrongdoing which would cause the judge to order supervised visitation or take your parenting time away altogether.
You May Have to Push the Envelope – and Exploit Mom's Weaknesses
When presented properly, a judge will scrutinize every piece of evidence offered. If you are prepared to report bad things about your child's mother, make sure you do not appear vengeful or to be doing it out of spite.
The two most volatile topics brought up in fathers' rights cases in Plymouth, Bristol or Barnstable counties are sexual misconduct and drug usage. These both need to be addressed cautiously as a judge will only want to hear testimony if the issues are a real and current problem. Sexual misconduct out of the children's presence is not of concern to most judges, and tends to be interpreted as coming from a father whose intention is to humiliate or embarrass the mother.
Recent drug usage is a major concern to a judge and can be verified through blood testing, urine screens or hair follicle tests. If allegations relate to prior drug use, some judges believe that if one parent was doing drugs, so was the other parent.
Fathers Face Challenges. Let Us Help You Overcome Yours.
If you are a father who is concerned about losing your rights to your children, or if you need an aggressive attorney to represent your interests when your former wife wants to move out of state with your child, we need to talk.
Every one of our attorneys understands what to do when a bad outcome is not an option. Let us showcase and present your case and show the court how your schedule and lifestyle are conducive to raising your children.
Legal Help for Divorced Dads – Free Consultation Available
One of the most overt forms of discrimination still condoned in America is that of the divorcing father. Restraining orders and motions to vacate the marital home are issued without testimony, and parental fitness is called into question on a daily basis.
We serve fathers all over southeastern Massachusetts – from Quincy and Braintree on Route 3, across the bridge to Route 6 all up and down Cape Cod. We intensely fight for protection of our client's right to be a dad, not just a father. In addition, we represent fathers who need to go back to court to modify support, change the parenting plan, or deal with a contempt matter.
To schedule a no-obligation consultation, call (800) 299-DIVORCE or contact us online. Learn more about our firm by reading our testimonials, or come watch our attorneys in court!
