New York Fathers Rights Attorney

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Father’s Must Fight for Their Rights

Father’s have been told in the past, that if they seek custody of their child or children, they will lose. They have been told that mother’s always win in custody situations. They have been told that they can stay in touch with their children by becoming a financial resource. Simply speaking, the deep pocketed money bags. I AM TELLING YOU THAT THIS IS FALSE!! Father’s who are prepared to fight for the custody of their children can be successful. If you are a father who has been actively involved in your children’s lives and you know your children’s needs, you can be successful in obtaining the custody of your children. Our job is to help you in this endeavor!!

Fathers Rights Lawyer

There was a time when fathers, after a divorce, could not participate actively in their child's life, due to limited child custody and visitation rights. Fortunately, in today's day and age, there is more awareness regarding the importance of a fathers' presence/role in the life of their child. Non-custodial fathers want to be more informed about how to best participate in his child's care and welfare. This new awareness and informed outlook regarding how a father can be an active part of their child's life comes under the emerging area of fathers' rights.

Fathers Rights: A Historical Perspective

Looking at history and social norms, a child has in the past, been primarily entrusted in the care of their mother with the notion that it is in the child's "best interests." Traditionally speaking, the woman was considered the "homemaker" and the father "the breadwinner." Times have changed and so have roles and expectations for both mothers and fathers. And yet, in contentious custody situations, statistics have shown the courts to be more sympathetic towards mothers, even if less capable. Fathers are instead assigned the financial responsibilities of the custody settlement, paying child support and other child-related expenses, without much actual time with their child. This has created a situation in which fathers have a reduced if not marginal role in their child's daily life. Non-custodial fathers have had to build their relationship on court-determined visitations that are often once a week or in some cases even once a year. With fathers' rights gaining more prominence, it is heartening to see that changes are slowly happening. Even though mothers are still more prone to being awarded custody of a child in a divorce or paternity case, more and more fathers are being awarded joint custody, validating the importance of fathers' rights.

A Father Has Rights

A father has the right to be a part of their child's life, in every possible way. Fathers have the right to seek and have custody of their child. A father who is a custodial parent has the right to ask for child support as well. If custody is not awarded, a father has a right to be involved in their child's life, without undue interference from the custodial parent. A father has the right to foster an ongoing, active relationship with their child, with their best interests in mind.

Why Fathers Are Important

The National Fatherhood Initiative estimates that 24 million children live absent from their biological fathers. Of these households, forty percent have not seen their fathers in at least one year. Of all absent fathers, 26 percent live in a different state than their children. 50 percent of children living without a father have never even been inside their father's home. The 60 percent of children who do see their absent father, see them on an average of 69 days a year. A survey of over 20,000 parents conducted by the National Center of Education Statistics found that fathers who were involved in their children's education, including attending school meetings and volunteering at school, had children who were more likely to get better grades, stay in school, participate in extracurricular activities, and stay out of trouble.

Source: The Population Resource Center.

Find out how the Law Offices of Elliot S. Schlissel can help protect your rights and the best interests of your child. Please contact us online or call toll free, any time, at 1-800-344-6431 or in Queens, Kings, New York, Richmond and the Bronx at 718-350-2802. You can also reach us in Nassau or Suffolk County at 516-561-6645. We welcome your inquires.

Experienced New York Fathers Rights Attorney

Contact us to discuss your case and our qualifications to represent you. Feel free to call toll free, any time, day or night, at 1-800-344-6431 or contact us at 718-350-2802. You can also reach us in Nassau County at 516-561-6645.

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We have offices in Lynbrook, Queens, and Suffolk County, and we represent individuals throughout the New York metropolitan area, including Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County; and NYC's five boroughs - The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

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