Fighting to Protect the Legal Rights of Fathers

Child custody cases can be difficult for any parent to go through, but they’re especially hard for fathers who feel their parental rights are not taken seriously. If you’re unsure how to assert your rights as a father during your custody case in New York, it’s time to seek legal support from the Law Offices of David Bliven.

Our team has helped clients throughout New York State with family law issues involving child custody, child support, and visitation. If you need legal guidance from a fathers’ rights lawyer who will advocate for you in court, call our New York City law firm today for an initial consultation.

What Are Your Rights as a Father in New York?

Some family law courts have been known to favor mothers in the past, but they’re not legally allowed to do this. The reality is that fathers have the same rights as mothers do, including the right to maintain a relationship with their child and make important decisions about their life. They also have the responsibility to provide for them financially.

Judges are not supposed to consider your gender, sex, or other factors that don’t affect your ability to take care of your child. Instead, they must focus on your child’s best interests. So, if you can prove you’re willing and able to meet your child’s needs, you have the right to get as much time with them as the child’s mother. Skilled family law attorneys can make sure this is the case for your situation, so call our law firm today if you need help protecting your right to stay involved in your child’s life.

What Legal Issues Can We Help You with?

We’ve spent years providing legal services to clients navigating divorce proceedings in New York State. During that time, we’ve found that fathers facing divorce often need our assistance with the following legal matters involving their relationship with their children:

• Establishing paternity
• Creating child custody agreements
• Making visitation arrangements
• Calculating child support
• Enforcing or modifying existing court orders
• Fighting false allegations of abuse

If you’re experiencing these or other serious legal issues, a New York fathers’ rights lawyer can fight for you. Call our firm today for a consultation with a compassionate attorney who understands that supporting you and your child’s relationship is in everyone’s best interests.

Do You Need to Prove Paternity?

The issue of paternity can complicate some cases, but don’t let it stop you from defending your right to be in your child’s life. If you need help proving you’re the biological father, we’re here for you.

If you were married to the mother of your child, you shouldn’t need to establish paternity after the divorce to get custody or visitation, due to the legal presumption that you’re the father. If you’re not married, but you and the child’s mother agree you’re the father, you can sign an acknowledgment of paternity. At that point, you can pursue the fathers’ rights that you’re entitled to.

In some cases, paternity may be in dispute or simply unknown. If the mother claims you’re not the biological father, you can petition the family court to offer evidence of paternity or request a DNA test. If the test shows you’re the father, your name can be added to your child’s birth certificate, and you can expect to have equal rights as a parent. A New York fathers’ rights lawyer can walk you through these steps, so contact us to get started.

How Can a New York City Fathers’ Rights Lawyer Help You?

Being involved in your child’s upbringing can be rewarding for the whole family, which is why we’re committed to helping New York City fathers win their legal cases. Whether you want to enforce an existing custody agreement or modify your custody arrangements so you can spend more time with your son or daughter, we urge you to contact the Law Offices of David Bliven for legal assistance.

We value and respect the rights of fathers to spend time with and raise their children, so you can count on us to give your case the attention it requires for the best possible outcome. If you’re ready to speak with a New York City lawyer about your rights as a parent, call 914-468-0968 to schedule a consultation with our caring legal team serving residents of Westchester, the Bronx, Queens, Long Island, and surrounding areas.