Atlanta Fathers' Rights Attorney

Understanding a Father’s Rights

If you are a father and are going through any legal matter involving custody, child support or other area of family law, it is important to remember that you have rights. We believe that fathers' rights should be upheld and strive to provide the legal counsel fathers need in the face of all types of family law matters. We are dedicated to providing personal attention and one-on-one service to our clients in these situations, taking on only a limited number of cases in order to better serve our clients every single step of the way. An Atlanta divorce lawyer at our firm can assist you with your paternity or fathers' rights case.

A child deserves the chance to have a healthy relationship with both of their parents following a divorce or separation. Far too often, the courts may overlook the value of a father and make the decision to award child custody to the mother. This can be devastating for any father wishing to maintain a relationship with his children. However, in the state of Georgia, many fathers have been awarded custody of their child, as the courts will rule in what is in the best interest of the child.

Child custody, child support and visitation issues can be very emotional subjects that must be addressed and agreed upon, but when two people do not come to a mutual understanding on these issues the tug-of-war can begin, and may place the child in an unhealthy situation.

The best step that a father can take on behalf of his child is to ensure that the child is emotionally, physically, and financially taken care of. Whether this means wanting to have the child live within their home, or the home of the mother, both parents can still share equal rights. As long as they can prove that they can provide a stable, safe and secure environment then a father and mother may share joint custody of their child. Joint custody would still mean that one parent will most likely have to pay child support, unless waived by both parents.

Joint custody is most often awarded in divorce cases, as it is typically in the best interest of a child and would allow all decisions pertaining to the child to be made by both parents mutually. However, when issues exist, a judge may decide to award physical, legal or sole custody to one parent.

Fathers' Rights Lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia

We provide outstanding legal representation to fathers looking to exercise their legal rights regarding their children. Whether you have questions about child custody or are experiencing child support issues, you should contact an Atlanta fathers’ rights lawyer immediately. Even if you were never married to your child’s mother, we can still help you obtain a legal agreement that is binding by a court of law both now and in the future.

An experienced attorney from our firm can also help with the modification of an existing child support agreement, visitation and much more. By acting quickly, and working with a skilled lawyer, you can ensure you have every possible chance to obtain a successful conclusion for your case.

Contact an Atlanta Fathers' Rights Attorney at Gordon & Gordon, LLC today for legal aid with your case.