Custody Rights for Fathers

Answer 1

Custody rights for fathers is a hot issue and rightly so. Even today, in 7 out of 10 custody cases, primary custody is awarded to the mother. In less than 3% of all cases, primary custody rights are granted to the father. In recent years, fathers and non-profit organizations have become very vocal regarding a father’s rights to be a part of his children’s lives after a divorce or separation.

Fathers who are facing divorce or separation from a significant other and who also have children are often worried about when and how often they will be able to see their children. Given the facts stated above, this is a valid concern. Courts are supposed to award custody to the parent who is best suited to protect the best interests of the child or children and judges make their determinations based on a number of factors, but in most cases custody is still awarded to the mother, who has often been the primary caregiver. Most of the time this is a result of the father having been the primary breadwinner.

The good news is that many advances have been made in custody rights for fathers and dads are enjoying joint custody more often now than ever before. Fathers are also being awarded more parenting time which means they are able to spend more quality time with their children after the breakdown of a relationship with the mother. In order for a father to get the most time with their children possible or to be awarded custody, it’s important for him to understand different type of custody, his rights as a parent, and to be prepared. A good attorney who specializes in father’s rights can be very helpful during this process.

There are two main types of custody, physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to which parent the children live with the majority of the time and legal custody relates to decisions regarding schooling, medical care, and religion. Even father’s who are unable to have their children live with them full time often would like to have joint legal custody, which allows them to play a part in making decisions that affect their children’s medical care, education, and religious upbringing. Attorney’s representing fathers will fight hard to get a father joint legal custody even when he sole physical custody is not an option. This is an important legal right for father’s after a divorce.

Another option that is rapidly gaining popularity is shared physical custody. For parents that live close to one another after a divorce, this is often an option that allows them to equally split parenting time and to both remain involved in the upbringing of minor children.

Custody disputes can be difficult and it’s important for fathers to know and understand their rights before beginning one. Father’s who are going through a divorce or separation where there are children involved should contact an attorney with experience in protecting a father’s rights to be a part of his children’s lives.

Answer 2

Both the parents have same rights when it comes to the custody of children. But a minor child's custody is mostly preferred to the mother. But its still not absolute. Overall the final decision of custody in the hand of the court in a custody battle. But two parties can still mutually decide for joint custody of the child. If you need more information you can have a meeting with Siddhartha Shah And Associates as they have an expertise in family related matters and they charge a very reasonable fee. You can call them on : 093222 86663 or email on lawyersidd.

Answer 3

Generally each of the parent have similar rights. But a women may have more or superior rights over a minor child. But that doesn't means that the fathers are debarred from custody. Father may have complete custody of their child too. If one needs more details they can connect to Siddhartha Shah and associates on the following details.

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