Father's Rights Articles

• How to Establish Paternity
  With steadily rising numbers of children being born out of wedlock, and a society that no longer stigmatizes having children outside of a marriage, paternity courts … More
• Termination of Parental Rights
  A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically … More
• Can Parental Rights be Terminated When a Parent is Incarcerated?
  When can a parent’s rights over their child be terminated by the state?  The government may not take a child away from a parent simply because they do not … More
• Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
  Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order.  By filling out a short application and submitting … More
• How do I decide if I need a lawyer in a custody case?
  Although hiring a good lawyer can be quite expensive, it is money well spent when it comes to child custody cases. A child custody battle usually occurs when … More
• What can I do if my ex won't let me see our child?
  There may be nothing more frustrating then trying to see your child, only to have your ex-spouse prevent you from doing so. Due to the anger and hurt that … More
• Calculating Child Support
  The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law.  To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each … More
• Do I Have to Pay Child Support if I Don't Get to See My Children?
  It hardly seems fair to pay your child support on time, week after week, month after month, only to have your ex-husband or ex-wife prevent you from seeing your … More
• How to Modify a Child Support Order
  An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters.  If you feel … More