A Fathers’ Rights Attorney Standing Up For Dads In The Carrollton Area
When family law issues arise in Georgia, fathers often worry about potential bias against them in family court. They want to understand their rights under the law. It is important to know that courts in the state increasingly support shared parenting and equal involvement of fathers when appropriate. Kierston M. Phillips, P.C., based in Carrollton, has a deep dedication to ensuring local fathers receive fair treatment and helping such fathers continue to have a major role in the lives of their children. Kierston is ready to stand up for you when you need a dedicated fathers’ rights attorney.
Common Family Law Issues For Carrollton Fathers
Fathers can face a variety of challenging family law issues, including:
- Custody disputes
- Conflicts over fathers’ visitation rights
- Parenting plan concerns
- Relocation issues
- Child support cases
- Paternity challenges
- Misconduct or domestic abuse allegations
Kierston understands the unique concerns fathers have when it comes to such cases. With her no-nonsense approach and commitment, she is here to protect your rights and seek the family law solutions you need.
What Rights Does A Father Have After a Divorce?
One thing many fathers worry about when a marriage ends is what the divorce will mean for their relationship with their children. What rights a father will have regarding their children post-divorce depends on what custody arrangement is reached. This arrangement covers things like:
- Legal custody: Who has decision-making authority
- Physical custody: Where a child lives and who cares for them
- Visitation: What time a parent without primary custody gets to spend with a child
The terms of a custody and visitation arrangement can be set by either parental agreement (with court approval) or judicial decision. Courts are to consider many factors when making custody decisions, but gender is not one of them. So, mothers and fathers are on equal legal footing in Georgia custody proceedings. Kierston understands the impact custody and parenting time arrangements have on fathers and can help you pursue one that allows you to maintain the strong relationship you want with your kids.
What Are The Legal Rights For Nonmarried Fathers?
In Georgia, there is a legal presumption that married fathers are the parents of their children. This means such dads automatically receive a range of parental rights. Nonmarried fathers in the state, meanwhile, typically only get such rights (including custody/visitation rights) once paternity has been established. So, paternity is an extremely important issue for nonmarried fathers. In Georgia, the establishment can occur through a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or a court order. Kierston can guide you on either route, providing you with trusted paternity establishment help at every step.
Get A Strong Advocate For Your Rights As A Father
You don’t just have to trust that you will receive fair treatment as a father in your family law case. You can take steps to protect your rights. Start today by reaching out to a skilled fathers’ custody lawyer. Kierston is ready to guide you and stand up for your goals. Call her at 678-394-0521 or send her an email to schedule a confidential consultation.