The question of the role of the father and how it changes after divorce has been ongoing since the 1960’s, when divorce rates across the country started to go up. The traditional role of the father as the breadwinner of the family made it almost a foregone conclusion...
Fathers’ Rights
Father’s rights and child custody during a divorce
While divorce has been around almost as long as the institution of marriage, this does not mean getting a divorce is as easy as it is to get married. For couples in Florida and elsewhere., getting a divorce can be very complex, especially for those with children....
Establishing parental rights as an unwed father
Plenty of children are born every year in Florida to parents who are not married. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. For fathers, though, it is important to take certain steps to establish parental rights. When two people are married and a child is born, the...
Fathers’ rights: Co-parenting after custody is settled
For many Florida fathers, the period of time that follows a divorce can be just as challenging as the divorce itself. This is especially true for those who have fought a difficult fathers' rights battle, but even fathers who have had a relatively easy divorce can be...
Fathers’ rights cases can be emotionally draining
For many Florida men, going through a child custody battle will be one of the most emotionally trying times of their entire lives. It can be difficult to focus on the legal tasks required during a fathers' rights case, and all-too-easy to become mired in negative...
More custody decisions are reflecting the rights of fathers
Over the past few decades, the role of the father has shifted from simply a provider to that of an active participant in the parenting process for many Florida families. Along with this shift, more and more fathers are realizing the importance of their role of father....
Man fighting for fathers’ rights headed to trial
Fathers in Florida may be familiar with the battles of fighting for fathers' rights. A man in another state has recently found himself in a situation where he is literally fighting to be with his son. After trials and tribulations in the case, he and his son's mother...
Earning fathers’ rights in a Florida courtroom
When a Florida couple considers a divorce, fathers' rights may number among the last things thought about. This is not on purpose, though, or out of lack of love for the children. It is typically because in the past, it was often assumed that the mother would keep the...
A few things for Dads to remember prior to custody hearings
Any divorcing couple wants to avoid a contentious split -- but sometimes, that is simply the way things are. Whether the divorce is amicable or divisive, one of the most important (if not the most important) issues at hand is child custody. If you and your spouse have...
Halle Berry can’t go to France with child, says judge
When parents want to move to a different area and take the children along, many issues can arise. Unless divorced or unmarried parents relocate to the same area, it can make it difficult for one parent to spend time with their kids. Since mothers are more often than...