Helping Fathers Fight for Child Custody in New York

If you’re a father seeking custody of your children after a divorce or separation, speaking to a family law attorney is recommended. This is because many fathers find themselves without much support when navigating legal issues that involve their children. At the Law Offices of David Bliven, we understand how daunting it can be for fathers to pursue custody and visitation, so we urge you to call us for guidance with your case.

What Rights Do New York Fathers Have?

Despite what you may have heard about courts favoring mothers, the growing trend is towards awarding both parents joint custody & equal (or nearly equal) time. This means Judges must only consider what’s in the best interests of the children involved in the case when determining which parent gets custody and visitation rights.

If you’re worried that Westchester County Judges won’t respect your parental rights as a father, you need strong representation from a team that’s known for its solid work ethic and compassion toward clients. We encourage you to contact our firm today to hire a lawyer who will tirelessly advocate for you.

What Family Law Issues Can We Help You Navigate?

Whether you’re facing divorce proceedings or need to modify an existing court order involving your children, you’ll need help from attorneys with years of experience handling family law cases across New York State. We can assist with common issues that include:

• Custody arrangements
• Visitation rights
• Child support calculations
• Paternity disputes

When you need a skilled attorney to defend you against unfair court proceedings or advocate for your rights as a father, you can count on our team to be there for you. Call today to learn how a committed attorney serving clients throughout New York State can get you the best possible outcome.

Are You Required to Establish Paternity?

If you married the mother of your children, the presumption of paternity will prevent you from having to prove that you’re the father. Otherwise, you’ll need to establish paternity to pursue your parental rights.

The simplest way to do this is by filing an acknowledgment of paternity, which requires signatures from both parents. If you’re unsure if you’re the biological father or the mother claims that you’re not, you can request a paternity test from the court.

If it proves that you’re the father, you’ll be entitled to fathers’ rights, including the right to see your children and be involved in their lives. Contact our Westchester County firm to learn more about fathers’ rights, such as the right to pursue child custody or visitation.

How Can a White Plains Fathers’ Rights Lawyer Assist You?

Whether you have questions about fathers’ rights in this state or you’re ready to seek custody of your children, our team is happy to help you. We feel it’s important for dads to be involved in the lives of their sons and daughters, so we’re committed to advocating for clients like you to maintain a relationship with their children.

We’re prepared to fight to get you sole or joint custody, depending on what’s in the best interests of your children and what your desired outcome is. If you want to learn how we protect fathers’ rights for clients throughout Westchester County, call 917-938-7827 to speak with a caring attorney.