Both parents are encouraged in divorce cases to remain active in their children’s lives. Each of them should facilitate the equal rights of the other parent regarding issues concerning child custody, visitation and decision making.
The Secondary Parent
Sometimes the fathers are looked at as the secondary parent and not given active roles in their children’s lives. Fathers’ legal standing should be established early, especially in situations where the parents are not married.
Parents Plans
Parenting plans should be established in custody matters detailing time schedules, parental responsibilities and how decision-making authority will be resolved. Fathers need to be pro-active to ensure their rights are respected and acknowledged. A consultation with a father’s rights lawyer can provide fathers with the necessary tools to effectively negotiate with the other parent, retain their relationship with their children and see to it that their rights are protected.
Equal Rights to Custody
Fathers in the State of New York have equal rights to custody and parenting time to maintain relationships with their children. If you find yourself in a situation where the other parent is not promoting your interest in the children’s lives or bad mouthing you to the children this can have a negative impact on your relationship with your children. Consulting with a father’s rights attorney may help you understand what your remedies and methods of dealing with this situation are.
Elliot S. Schlissel, Esq. is a divorce lawyer representing men and women throughout the Metropolitan New York area. He can be reached at Elliot@sdnylaw.com or 800-344-6431.
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