We describe ourselves as a fathers’ rights firm, but that doesn’t mean that we are “anti mom.” Quite the opposite. As a fathers’ rights firm, we advocate for a child’s right to a meaningful relationship with both parents; given that goal, we recognize that mothers and fathers are often situated differently in relation to custody and child support issues. Consequently, dads may suffer from bias against men as nurturing caretakers. Mothers are often awarded physical custody of the child and act as the custodial parent. As such, they possess the right to free child support enforcement services as ..read more

When it comes to divorce, one of the most sensitive matters you will address is child custody. Not only is it a complex legal issue, but it is an emotional one as well, making it easier for mistakes to happen. Although there is no longer a bias against fathers in such cases, there are still some mistakes fathers commonly make that set them at a disadvantage. Avoid Making These Mistakes! Child custody cases are difficult no matter how you look at it, but you should not make it harder on yourself by making mistakes that can negatively impact the outcome of your case. One of the first steps you s ..read more

Did you know that when hiring an attorney, you do not need to hire them to handle your entire case? Unbundled legal services means you can get help where you need and want it most and at a price you can afford. Attorneys under this service are limited in their involvement and only do parts of the case that the client and attorney agree too. With Unbundled Legal Services you remain in control of your case but have the assistance of legal representation. By offering unbundled legal services you will be able to have an attorney for what you need Most people cannot afford an attorney and therefo ..read more

Fathers have just as much a right to be a parent to their children as mothers do and, although courts recognize that it is in the best interests of children for both parents to be involved in their upbringing, fathers still have a substantially more difficult time in family court than mothers do. To overcome these challenges, it is imperative to hire skilled legal counsel. Additionally, we have compiled a list of tips that will assist you as you fight for custody of your child: Faithfully pay your child support payments: If you fail to keep up with your child support payments, this could ..read more

Regardless if a child’s parents were married when he or she was born, biological fathers have a right to seek child custody or visitation rights. Much like any other child custody decision, the best interests of the child will be the paramount decisive factor in cases involving unmarried fathers. Generally, unless there is any evidence that suggests otherwise, it is usually presumed that a child will benefit from the involvement of both parents. Below is a brief overview of child custody and visitation rights for unmarried fathers, including how to establish paternity: Establishing paternity ..read more

When going through a separation or divorce from your co-parent it is imperative to keep the line of communication open in a way that (1) minimizes conflict; (2) sets clear boundaries; and (3) puts your child’s interest at the forefront. Once communication breaks down it is nearly impossible to restore without professional help and your child suffers the most in the fallout. Written communication is best, especially if emotions are running high between you and your co-parent. Text messages, while written, are too informal and text logs are cumbersome to search or screenshot if needed ..read more

A family law dispute can be a mentally and emotionally draining experience. If you are not prepared, your family law dispute can also become an expensive and costly endeavor to take on. Much of what determines an attorney’s service is fee is based on how prepared you are to take on your case. The more the lawyer has to do to prepare you for court, the higher your expenses will be. In this blog, we give you 10 tips that can help you cut back on attorney expenses. Tip #1: Interview the attorney you are interested to make sure that they are good fit for your case. When you have to ..read more