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Recent Posts
- Are Fathers Also Susceptible to Becoming Victims of Domestic Violence?
- You Are Not a Failed Father: How to Deal With Yourself After a Divorce
- What Happens If a Mother Refuses Parental Rights or Violates a Custody Order?
- Why You Need a Father’s Rights Attorney
- 5 Most Common Myths and Misconceptions About Fathers in Family Court
Parenting Advice for Divorced Dads
If you are a divorcing father, there is one thing you must remember—you will not ruin your child’s future with your divorce. In fact, if you and your spouse are currently in an unhealthy relationship, separation and divorce are in the best interests of both yourself and your children. However, your worries are understandable, as your children are the most important thing in your life. With careful consideration and hard work on your part, you and your ex-spouse can still create a prosperous future for your children from separate households. Lead By Example The effects of different parenting styles on
Most Common Mistakes Fathers Make in Divorce Proceedings
Fathers have historically faced many challenges in family courts throughout the United States. While attitudes toward the traditional parental roles of mothers as caregivers and fathers as breadwinners are changing rapidly across the country, many divorcing fathers still feel disadvantaged in divorce proceedings. If you are a father preparing to divorce, it is essential to know your rights and what to expect from your proceedings. It is also vital to know the common mistakes that many fathers make that leave them disadvantaged in their divorce proceedings. Every divorce case is unique, and every divorcing father will face different challenges during
Can an Unwed Father Fight for Child Custody?
It’s not uncommon for fathers to feel disadvantaged in family court proceedings, especially when it comes to securing custody rights over their children. Family courts in the US have traditionally sided with mothers due to the long-standing belief that mothers are inherently better caregivers, while fathers are more suited to earning money for their children. These stereotypes are starting to fade from public consciousness, and courts across the country are acknowledging the fact that fathers are just as capable parents as mothers. However, this does not change the fact that many fathers feel isolated and uncertain about their legal options
Can a Divorced Father Renegotiate a Child Custody Agreement?
Men in the United States have historically faced more difficulty in the family court system than women when it comes to securing custody rights of their children. Unfortunately, long-standing tropes concerning the roles of men and women as parents continue to influence family court decisions throughout the Midwest and the rest of the US. It’s not uncommon for fathers in family court to feel inherently disadvantaged. All fathers should know that the trend of bias against fathers in family court is waning, and courts across the country are now more willing to recognize fathers as just as capable parents as
Divorce Tips All Fathers Should Know
For many fathers in the United States, the divorce process can feel like an uphill battle at every phase of the process. Traditionally, fathers have faced significant disadvantages in family court. In fact, for many years, it was commonly accepted that the average father had a diminished chance of securing child custody rights. These trends have alleviated somewhat in recent years, but many fathers still face significant difficulties while navigating the family court system. If you are preparing to divorce, it is important to dispel common misconceptions about the divorce process. In addition, fathers must identify the best ways to
Fathers Should Know How Post-Judgment Motions Work in Family Court
It is not uncommon for fathers in the United States to feel disenfranchised by the family court system. Over the past several decades, fathers have been at a disadvantage in many family court proceedings due to an outdated belief that fathers best serve their children as breadwinners while mothers are more suitable caregivers. Unfortunately, this belief causes many fathers approaching divorce and child custody hearings to feel defeated before their cases truly begin. Fathers across the country should know that legal attitudes are changing regarding the outdated gender roles assigned to men and women. As more family courts in the
Tips for Divorcing Fathers Looking for Legal Representation in Family Law
It is no secret that fathers and men have been disadvantaged in the family court systems due to long-standing beliefs about men and women’s roles as parents. Though things are changing, tragically, many men facing divorce and child custody cases resign themselves to the idea that the court will never side with them, no matter what the evidence and facts may indicate. Today’s family court systems have started to recognize this disparity. Lawmakers are now acknowledging that men deserve the same rights as women in the family court system. If you are a father who will soon be divorcing, know
Important Steps for All Divorcing Fathers to Take When Fighting for Child Custody
It is understandable that many divorcing fathers in the United States feel hopeless and distraught as they begin divorce proceedings. For many generations, the ongoing social stigmas facing men in the family court system have gone unchallenged. Now, many fathers across the country are fighting for their rights and challenging long-standing beliefs about the gender roles of women as more adept caregivers than men. It’s natural for men to feel disadvantaged in family court proceedings because family courts have traditionally ruled against fathers, even in light of evidence establishing them as the more suitable parents in a divorce case. Thankfully,
Building Your Case for Custody as a Father
It’s perfectly natural for fathers to feel incredibly daunted with the prospect of fighting for child custody. Fathers in the United States have historically been overlooked and undervalued in family court hearings, ultimately due to long-standing gender roles of mothers and caregivers and fathers as breadwinners. Today, we know that fathers are just as capable as mothers when it comes to raising children, and a good father who is fully capable of caring for his children has every right to fight for custody in divorce. Fathers still face an uphill battle when it comes to contesting child custody, as long-standing
How Does Joint Custody Work With a Newborn?
Child custody is an often-misunderstood area of family law. There are many pervasive myths and misconceptions that cause fathers to believe that the younger their child is, the less time they will likely get to spend with them after divorce. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have a newborn child together, it’s only natural to assume that the mother’s biological abilities to nurture the child would inherently predispose her to receive greater custody of the child in a divorce. While in the past, most courts would uphold mothers as primary caregivers and men have historically received fewer custody rights than
Common Misconceptions About Fathers’ Rights in Family Law
It’s widely believed that fathers are inherently disadvantaged when it comes to family court matters, particularly child support and child custody. While the family court system in the US has historically skewed in favor of mothers obtaining majority custody, this is not always the case, nor is it always in the best interests of the children involved in a divorce. Fathers who are divorcing and concerned about their future parenting rights should have a firm understanding of their rights in the family court system. An experienced family law attorney can help a father facing divorce build a strong case for
The Importance of a Paternity Test in Your Divorce Case
It is common for any father to feel uncertain about their biological links to their children, especially very young children in an unstable marriage that’s headed for divorce. If you are the alleged father of a child and you believe your marriage is headed for divorce, you should thoroughly investigate any doubts you may hold about the child’s alleged paternity. A paternity test could potentially spare you significant financial burden in the future and also ultimately benefit the child by providing a clear link to their actual biological father. In most states, the court establishes paternity in divorce cases when
Commonly Overlooked Statistics About Fathers’ Rights in the US
Numerous studies over the years have indicated that there is a strong bias against fathers in the US family court system. While many signs indicate that times are changing and courts are starting to appreciate the role men play in their children’s lives, the reality is that many men entering the family court system for child custody feel like they’re starting the process on the back foot from the beginning. Judges have displayed gender bias against men for decades, and it is essential for fathers to not only understand this trend but also the fact that they can fight for
Can a judge take away custody if a parent becomes sick?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, June 12, 2020. Family law judges have one responsibility when it comes to making decisions in child custody cases in St. Louis. Their job is to make determinations as to what’s in the best interest of the minor. A parent’s medical condition can affect whether or not they end up with custody of their kids. A judge won’t likely deprive a parent of custody simply because they’ve received a cancer diagnosis. They will probably want to know how well a parent can care for their child’s health, welfare and safety if they
Why dads may feel that winning custody is impossible
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in father’s rights on Thursday, May 28, 2020. If you ask most individuals, they assume that women have the upper hand when seeking custody of their kids. Many think that moms tend to win primary custody of their children and that dads just get awarded visitation or at most joint custody. While this may happen in some cases, dads are increasingly becoming the primary custodial parents of their kids. Fathers are entitled to the same parental rights, including petitioning for full or shared custody, just like moms. Missouri courts generally prefer parents to have shared custody of
Does a parent’s living accommodations affect child custody?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, May 15, 2020. St. Louis family court judges prefer for parents to work out how to share custody of their kids among themselves. They take it upon themselves to decide such matters on their own if the parents can’t reach an agreement though. Missouri family law judges are expected to consider what’s in the best interest of the child when making such decisions. The type of living accommodations a parent has can greatly impact what type of custody decree that a judge enters. The age and gender of a child affect the type
There are many ways to split up hard-to-value assets in a divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, May 1, 2020. Going through a divorce can be very difficult. It can be even harder to do if you and your ex own hard-to-value assets. Divorcing spouses and their attorneys often have to ask a professional appraiser to step in and determine the value of their assets when they can’t agree on what they’re worth. It’s not always necessary for a divorcing couple to call in a professional appraiser to assign values to their assets. Family law attorneys or divorce mediators can broker agreements between spouses about what certain marital assets are