Father's Rights in a Florida Divorce
If you are a father going through a divorce, it can be especially worrisome to consider what will happen to your ability to maintain a relationship with your children after the process is complete. A father's rights have become a topic of great interest recently as many dads have pushed for equal footing when it comes to custody of their children. As a father, what do you need to know?
A father's rights have not always been very well defined. For many years, it was almost a foregone conclusion that the mother would receive custody of the children in a divorce. In fact, in the state of Florida there used to exist a "tender years" doctrine which stated that during a child's early years (the "tender years"), it was necessary to be in the care of the mother and that the mother was naturally the best option for the caretaking of the children. However, this rule has been done away with, now creating equality in regards to a father's rights as he seeks out custody of his children.
While times have changed when it comes to a father's rights as part of a custody decision, and dads now have more opportunities than ever to earn custody of their children, you'll still want the best possible legal representation on your side to help you through this process. The court takes a number of important factors into consideration when making a custody decision, and you'll want an experienced child custody attorney on your side to put your best case forward. If you're a father seeking a fair custody ruling regarding your children, contact family attorney Brian Arrighi of Yesner & Boss, P.L. today to learn more about a father's rights and to set up a free consultation to discuss your situation, whether you're located in New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Tampa Palms, or anywhere else in the greater Tampa area.
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