Fathers Rights

Having a child is a life-changing event, and for unmarried fathers, it comes with concerns about legal rights and responsibilities. Navigating your new territory can be overwhelming, but resources exist to help you take an active role in your child's life. One...

Naturally, divorcing dads worry about maintaining close bonds with their kids, but what if you were never married to their mother? Without a legal tether to your children, your parenting rights could be in jeopardy during a conflict or dispute with your co-parent. It...

The average new parent in Tennessee likely doesn't know much about state law and will, therefore, be at a loss as to their legal rights and responsibilities if they find themselves fighting with the other parent of their child. Married couples generally understand...

Gone are the days when courts rubber-stamped court orders granting custody of the children to the mother by default. But the fact remains that many men are their family’s breadwinner. If they have to work long hours to meet the bills and cover child support, that may...

Divorce results in significant changes to the family dynamic. As a father, it’s possible that you have had to move out of the family home and find your own place (although this isn’t always the case). It’s natural to be concerned about your rights as a father. Your...

For the most part, fathers in Tennessee largely have the same rights as mothers do. They have a right to spend time with their children and to have a say in key matters about their upbringing, including their health care and their education. Yet, when the relationship...

Whether you've got a newborn on the way or have an older child, establishing paternity is important — not just for legal reasons but also emotionally. Not only does it provide a sense of security and stability for the child, but it also benefits the father by allowing...

If you’re a divorcing father with a daughter, you may have people – even well-meaning people who are on your side – telling you that it’s better for your wife to get more parenting time with your child. You’re probably more likely to hear this if your daughter is in...

Traditionally, child custody cases have often been settled in favor of the mother. Thankfully, this tradition has started to change. Fathers have rights and they have a crucial role to play in the upbringing of their children.  Whether or not your custody case has...

When their parents divorce, children can suffer from the effects. However, parents (and sometimes, the courts) can do much to mitigate any fall-out from the divorce so it least disrupts the kids’ lives. One of those ways is ensuring that the father remains fully...