When determining issues regarding family law, courts make decisions that are in the best interests of the children involved. But despite an effort to protect fathers' rights in family law proceedings, complicated matters can still arise. One father may not be able to...
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Father loses custody rights after wife abducts children to Japan
What happens when your ex-wife leaves the country with your two children? In most instances, this is a situation of international child abduction and the country to which she fled will help return the children back to the United States. But for one man, his rights as...
Fathers’ rights a concern with proposed legislation
In the midst of child custody proceedings, judges look at what's in the best interests of the child to determine what sort of custody plan should be in place. Historically mothers would get custody because courts believed that children needed to be with their mothers....
NBA Player and Ex-Wife Come to End of Bitter Custody Dispute
For some couples, divorce proceedings move smoothly and end with both somewhat satisfied with the outcomes. For others, divorce proceedings are only the beginning of a stressful and emotional time in life. NBA player Dwayne Wade had recently officially divorced from...
Program Allows Fathers to Establish Paternity More Quickly
Setting up child custody and visitation plans can sometimes take a long time. In addition, couples who are dealing with establishing parenting plans are also likely trying to sort through a divorce or separation as well. Child custody plans are also created when a...
Did Religious Beliefs Cause a Father to Lose His Children?
A father with three children recently lost his custody rights after he and his wife divorced. He is appealing the case, claiming that the decision was based on his religious beliefs. In the judge's ruling on the case, there were two references to the father's...
Basketball Player Shoots for Custody of His Children
As we all know, celebrities experience their share of family problems especially when it comes to divorce and child custody. The news is riddled with tales of infidelity and secret children that can become intense court battles revolving around demands for financial...
Fathers’ Rights Part 2: Parental Alienation and Custody Rights
In the previous post there was a brief discussion on divorce and child custody. It was also mentioned that fathers are beginning to see fairer treatment for custody and visitation. No longer are mothers given preferential treatment now that courts are focused on what...
