Fathers' rights interest groups have been formed in support of gender equity for divorced or separated men previously in relationships that included children. Fathers have organized to pursue their parental rights and fair settlements in situations of separation and divorce. Namely, they assert fathers' rights such as the following:
- The right to enjoy rewarding bonds with their children, in spite of a broken relationship with the mother
- The right to a fair chance at, and a fair share of, child custody and visitation
- The right to pay no more than what is required in child support — or to receive a fair amount of child support from the mother if circumstances warrant such payments
In Law, Gender Equity of Parents in Child Custody Is the Right Thing
In fact, family law statutes in Texas do not discriminate on the basis of gender, and courtroom decisions should not discriminate against fathers or against mothers. Nonetheless, perceptions remain in the minds of many people on all sides of the family law equation:
- People may think, and may say, that a very young child, while in his or her "tender years," belongs with the mother.
- People may believe that a man can or should be able to earn more money than the mother, and therefore, he should pay more in child support.
- People may say or believe, on principle alone, that a mother should not have to pay child support.
Plano Attorney Champions Fathers' Rights
At the Rachel Firm, both fathers and mothers undergoing divorce or who are involved in a child custody case receive advice and representation with the best interests of their children at heart — along with the preservation of parental rights. This law firm serves fathers and/or mothers in Plano and throughout the area, in communities including the following:
Preserving Texas Fathers' Custody Rights
Father-son, father-daughter, mother-son and mother-daughter relationships are all important in healthy child development. In most cases, parents and children love and need each other over a lifetime, whether the parents are happily married, unhappily married, separated, divorced or were never together beyond conception.
Every family is unique, every child is unique, every father is special to his children and every mother is also special. If you are approaching a Texas divorce or are engaged in a child custody dispute, you are well-advised to seek out a family law attorney who understands your position and is prepared to advocate zealously on behalf of you and your children.
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation Regarding Fathers' Visitation Rights With Plano Divorce Lawyer Megan Rachel
Contact Megan Rachel for a free consultation and case review from a respected Plano divorce and child custody attorney with the skills and experience to fight for your rights as a father.
