Custody may not be right for every father, but every father should have an equal right to custody

Father's Rights

Here at the Fathers Rights Law Center, we understand that fathers want to be there for all of the everyday joys of their children's lives, from parent-teacher meetings to doctor's appointments to helping with homework and playing together. Our philosophy is that children deserve involvement from both parents. We feel that custody might not be right for every father, but that every father should have an equal right to custody.

Father's Rights

Back when mothers were almost always granted custody, fathers were treated as occasional parents who would not be expected to play a significant role in their children's lives. However, as more and more mothers enter the workforce full time and as more and more fathers wish to have meaningful relationships with their children, the tide has turned. Before most states adopted the preference of joint custody in the 1980s, mothers often had complete control over their children's lives. Parental Alienation Syndrome was noted in the 1980s, and in 1992, Columbia Professor Of Child Psychiatry, Dr. Richard Gardner published the book The Parental Alienation Syndrome. Symptoms of PAS were recognized in families who were going through a divorce. Often the children hated one parent and even made allegations of abuse that were suspicious or outright false. The children's feelings were in response to one parent (often the mother) denigrating the other parent (often the father) and negatively influencing the children's feelings. In this way, children were often turned against their fathers.

Attorney Peter Mueller works with the family courts to ensure that the rights of the father are represented and protected throughout the dissolution process. At the FRLC, our goal is to facilitate the development of parenting partnerships rather than a prisoner of war mentality with regards to the children. In cases of Parental Alienation, we implement various strategies including psychological evaluations by trained experts.

To ensure that your rights as a father are protected throughout your divorce, it is imperative to choose a law firm that understands your needs and that will be devoted to protecting your rights in court. Divorce can be adversarial and difficult, but the Fathers Rights Law Center makes every effort to work with you to protect your children and ensure that they remain shielded from the process. We provide complimentary consultations during which we can discuss the details of your family and how best to proceed. Please call us today at 1-800-4-LAW HELP or fill out the form at the right. We look forward to working with you.

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