Fathers have equal rights to custody and meaningful relationships with their children. Despite outdated stereotypes, New York law recognizes that children benefit from having both parents actively involved. Our fathers' rights attorneys fight aggressively to protect your parental rights and ensure fair treatment in family court.
Build evidence of your involvement and parenting
Fight stereotypes with facts and expert testimony
Stand firm against unfair treatment and false claims
Pursue contempt for violations of your rights
Document your involvement in daily care and activities
Demonstrate safe, stable living arrangements
Show flexibility and availability for children
Evidence of promoting relationship with mother
Focus on what's best for your children
While mothers often enter custody proceedings with perceived advantages, fathers who fight strategically with experienced counsel achieve equal or primary custody at increasing rates. We know how to present your case effectively, counter bias, and demonstrate that active father involvement benefits children.
Yes, New York law provides equal rights to both parents. Courts must base decisions on the child's best interests, not gender. Fathers who actively seek custody and demonstrate strong parenting achieve favorable outcomes.
Absolutely. Fathers obtain primary custody when they can demonstrate it's in the child's best interests, such as being the primary caregiver, providing stability, or when the mother has issues affecting parenting ability.
Document all denied visitation and file for emergency court intervention. We can seek contempt orders, makeup time, and even custody modification for persistent interference with your parental rights.
Act immediately with legal counsel. Gather evidence, witness statements, and documentation disproving claims. Request investigations and evaluations. False allegations can backfire on the accuser with proper legal response.
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