What is the Fathers’ Rights Movement?

In response to concerns that fathers were not being given equal treatment by the courts in child custody decisions the fathers’ rights movement was born. Described often as a social movement, members of the fathers’ rights movement call their efforts a civil rights movement dedicated to ensuring fathers have an equal opportunity with mothers to [...]

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Grandparents’ Visitation Rights In A Divorce

All states have some type of “grandparent visitation” laws creating a legal right for grandparents to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren even after the death or divorce of their child who was the parent of the grandchildren. Approximately 20 states have what are called “restrictive” visitation statutes. These statutes grant grandparents the right to [...]

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How are Child Visitation Rights Decided?

A parent’s right to be a part of their children’s lives is a basic right and the courts will only take away that right if they find a parent is a danger to their child and even if that determination is made a court will rarely deny a noncustodial parent visitation with their child. The [...]

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How to Choose a Child Custody Lawyer

If you are concerned you and your spouse will not be able to reach an agreement about child custody or child support arrangements consult with a family law attorney immediately. By all means continue to try and reach an amicable settlement that you are both comfortable with without putting your children through the trauma of [...]

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