Putnam County Parental Rights Lawyer
Traditional custody and visitation agreements often short-change the father, giving him only every other weekend and two weeks in the summer to spend time with his children. This does not have to be the case; the law recognizes that both parents should be equally involved in the child's life as much as possible.
Advocating for the Right of Fathers to Be Involved
At our Hudson Valley law firm, Dewbury & Associates, PC, our family law attorneys advocate for 
fathers who are seeking a larger role in their children's lives rather than limited visitation. In most instances, these concerns arise during the divorce itself. However, we also represent fathers in modification actions after the divorce is finalized. In either case, our goal is to help them achieve their goal of becoming more involved in the daily lives of their children.
Fathers also seek more input into big decisions that affect a child. Depending on the provisions of a divorce agreement, a father may not be able to be involved with the choice of doctor for a child or when and where the child goes to summer camp, or even be notified if the child is ill. We fight for fathers who want greater participation in the major events of their children's lives.
Preparing Fathers to Appear in Court
If the former (or soon to be former) spouse is opposing a father's efforts to be an involved parent, we prepare our client to fight back. We have clients testify in court about their level of involvement in a child's life. If the matter involves a request to modify an existing custody agreement, we make sure that our client is ready to describe how his restricted parenting time has affected the parent-child relationship.
Defending Against Domestic Violence Charges
In some instances, fathers face false domestic violence accusations that have been brought by the mother to turn back the father's effort to be more involved with his children. Our attorneys are forceful advocates when this occurs, using expert testimony to help the court evaluate these charges accurately and preserve the father-child relationship.
Contact Our Hudson Valley Fathers' Rights Attorneys
To speak with our Carmel father's rights lawyers, contact Dewbury & Associates, PC. Call us toll free at 877-410-2343.
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