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Posted: 5-6-2023Divorce Information for Fathers
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Posted: 4-4-2023Child Support in Texas
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Posted: 1-17-2022Child Support Information For Fathers
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Posted: 1-16-2022Child Custody Rights for Fathers
Fathers have every right to have custody of their children, just as much as mothers do, whether that be sole custody, joint custody or …
Child Custody Rights for Fathers
Fathers have every right to have custody of their children, just as much as mothers do, whether that be sole custody, joint custody or
It is possible for Fathers in Texas to have custody rights. Furthermore, it is also possible for Fathers in Texas to have sole custody of their child or children. If you are a father that is going through a divorce, you will have to figure out custody with your spouse.
Many people get custody mixed up with parenting time. Parenting time is essentially the time a child spends in the care of the parent. Each parent should have parenting time with their children. Additionally, one of the parents is typically deemed to be the primary custodian or primary custodial parent.
The primary custodial parent is the parent who typically has rights and responsibilities to make decisions and take actions regarding the child that transcends day-to-day parenting time. This includes such things as medical care, education, legal and more. For example, decisions regarding the school your child attends, whether your child does in-school or home classes, and much more fall on the shoulders of the primary custodial parent. In Texas, this is called conservatorship.
Modification the a term used for modifying the custody or the parenting plan. Enforcement is the process of having the judge punish a party for failing to comply with an existing custody order. Enforcement typically involves a fine, probation, jail time, or a combination of these.
During a divorce or separation, the parent should determine what percent of the time the children will spend with each parent. Furthermore, many other important decisions will have to be made regarding the welfare of the children. All of these decisions should be based on what is best for the children, not what the parents want for themselves, and not based on the parent’s gender.
It is important for fathers in Texas to know that courts are not to make the custody decision based on the gender of the parent. This is known as gender bias. The Equal Rights Amendment of 1973 states that gender cannot be used as a basis for granting child custody. Moreover, it is essential that you are fully aware of what your rights are as a father in Texas.
Types of Child Custody Arrangements in Texas
In order to fully understand how custody works in Texas, it is essential to know what types of custody exist. The three types of custody are legal, physical, and by arrangement.
Legal custody has to do with parents making the right choices for their children regarding education, health, and religion. The courts in Texas are in favor of joint legal custody. Joint legal custody means that both parents will be involved in the children’s life. Furthermore, parents will have to work together for the best interest of the children.
Another term to understand is physical custody. Physical custody refers to where the children spend the majority of their time.
If you are able to come to an agreement with the other parent on custody, you may come to a custody agreement that you both agree with to have the court order based on. However, if you are unable to come to decisions on your own, the court will determine what is best.
Protect your children’s ability to have a loving relationship with you. Situations involving custody of a child can be legally complex and emotionally devastating, Fathers Rights can help. Text or call today to get the help you need.
Read More Posted: 1-10-2022Unemployed and Can’t Pay My Child Support | COVID-19
Many non-custodial parents have found themselves either with reduced hours, laid off or completely unemployed.
Read More Posted: 4-2-2020Fathers Respond to Parental Alienation
Fathers often suffer from Parental Alienation that is a result of the mother bombarding the child with negative images and words about their father. This results in a loss of the child-father relationship and is a form of psychological child abuse.
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Posted: 6-6-2018La Custodia del Padre y los Derechos de Visita
Muchos piensan que las visitas de los niños y la custodia de los hijos giran en torno a los derechos de la madre y que los derechos de los padres son una preocupación secundaria. Los derechos de visita de los padres son fundamentales para el niño y su capacidad para vivir una vida sana y feliz. Cuando se negó la visita de un padre …
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Posted: 4-27-2018Parental Alienation Syndrome, How to Cope
Fathers frequently face the issue of coping with parental alienation. We hear from fathers in the Dallas and Fort Worth area that they struggle with how to respond
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Posted: 4-5-2018Fathers Custody and Visitation Rights
Many think that child visitation and child custody revolve around the rights of the mother and that the fathers rights are a secondary concern. Fathers visitation rights are critical to the child and their ability to live a healthy and happy life. When a fathers visitation has been denied…
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Posted: 4-3-2018Child Custody Pro Bono Lawyer or Legal Assistance
When a father is involved in a custody dispute, access to affordable legal assistance or a pro bono lawyer is important. A pro bono lawyer or other reduced fees legal assistance can help
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Posted: 3-5-2018What Are Fathers Rights And How To Protect Yours
Given the high rate of separated or unwed male parents who desire direct involvement in their children’s lives, fathers rights are finally a topic of discussion. An attorney well versed in fathers’ rights can address and strategize regarding a father’s entitlement.
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Posted: 3-5-2018¿Qué Esperar de un Abogado Pro Bono?
¿Cuántos padres enfrentan situaciones legales difíciles y no están seguros de a quién recurrir? Un padre preocupado por mantener su relación con sus hijos puede encontrar que una consulta con un abogado pro bono es el mejor lugar para comenzar.
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Posted: 3-5-2018Abogado Pro Bono de Custodia de Menores o Asistencia Legal
Cuando un padre está involucrado en una disputa de custodia, el acceso a asistencia legal asequible o un abogado pro bono es importante. Un abogado pro bono u otra asistencia legal con honorarios reducidos puede ayudar
Read More Posted: 1-6-2018¿Qué son los Derechos de los Padres y Cómo Proteger los Tuyos?
Dado el alto índice de padres varones separados o solteros que desean una participación directa en la vida de sus hijos, los derechos de los padres finalmente son un tema de discusión. Un abogado versado en los derechos de los padres puede abordar y diseñar estrategias con respecto a los derechos de un padre. Read More
Posted: 12-27-2017What To Expect From a Pro Bono Lawyer?
Many fathers facing difficult legal situations and unsure where to turn for help? A father worried about maintaining his relationship with his children may find a consultation with a pro bono lawyer is the best place to start.
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Posted: 12-18-2017Houston Fathers Rights Attorneys Can Help
If you are a Houston father who is struggling with getting partial or full custody of your child, savvy Houston Fathers Rights attorneys can help.
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Posted: 12-11-2017Los Abogados Defensores de los Derechos de los Padres de Houston Pueden Ayudar
Si usted es un padre de Houston que está luchando para obtener la custodia total o parcial de su hijo, los hábiles abogados de Houston Fathers Rights pueden ayudarlo.
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Posted: 12-11-2017¿Qué Pasa si mi Esposa Tuvo un Hijo con Otro Hombre?
Si no hace nada, usted es legalmente responsable del niño si su esposa tuvo un hijo con otro hombre en Texas. No seas financieramente responsable por el hijo de otro hombre. Tomar acción …
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Posted: 11-29-2017What if My Wife had a Child with Another Man?
If you do nothing, you are legally responsible for the child if your wife had a child with another man in Texas. Don’t be financially responsible for another man’s kid. Take action …
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Posted: 11-29-2017When Do Dads Get Visitation in Texas During the Holidays?
Are you a father in Texas who is wondering about the visitation schedule during the holidays? Texas laws related to custody and visitation schedules …
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Posted: 11-15-2017What Can I Do If I Learn I’m Not the Biological Father of My Child?
What do you do when you find out that the child you’ve been supporting isn’t really yours? You’ll probably …
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Posted: 11-8-2017¿Qué Puedo Hacer Si Aprendo Que No Soy El Padre Biológico De Mi Hijo?
¿Qué haces cuando descubres que el niño que has estado apoyando no es realmente tuyo? Probablemente …
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Posted: 11-8-2017Parental Alienation is Real and Serious, Recognize the Symptoms
Children want a good relationship with both of their parents. That’s especially true during and after a divorce when kids are particularly in need of the love and support of their mother and father.
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Posted: 10-20-2017La Alienación Parental es Real y Seria, Reconoce los Síntomas
Los niños quieren una buena relación con sus dos padres. Eso es especialmente cierto durante y después del divorcio, cuando los niños necesitan especialmente el amor y el apoyo de su madre y padre.
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Posted: 10-20-2017Fathers in Texas Can Minimize Attorney’s Fees in a Divorce
Divorce can be expensive. This is especially true for father’s in Texas who are trying to look after their children. The good news is that you can find ways to minimize attorney’s fees in a divorce.
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Posted: 10-17-2017Los Padres en Texas Pueden Minimizar los Honorarios del Abogado en un Divorcio
El divorcio puede ser costoso. Esto es especialmente cierto para los padres en Texas que están tratando de cuidar a sus hijos. La buena noticia es que puede encontrar maneras de minimizar los honorarios de abogado en un divorcio.
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Posted: 10-17-2017Cómo los Padres que Trabajan por su Cuenta Pueden Reducir la Manutención de los Hijos en Texas
Demasiados padres que trabajan por cuenta propia se quedan atrapados pagando demasiada pensión alimenticia. Sepa qué hacer para que no pague demasiado.
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Posted: 10-3-2017How Self-Employed Fathers Can Lower Child Support in Texas
Too many self-employed dads get stuck paying too much child support. Know what to do so you don’t pay too much.
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Posted: 10-3-2017Aprenda Más Sobre el Movimiento por los Derechos de los Padres
En una nación donde a menudo se considera que los derechos de las madres se consideran más importantes que los de los padres, es necesario el Movimiento por los Derechos de los Padres.
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Posted: 9-26-2017Learn More About the Fathers Rights Movement
In a nation where it often feels like the rights of mothers are considered more important than those of fathers, the Fathers Rights Movement is necessary.
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Posted: 9-26-2017What is the Legal Significance of Paternity in Texas?
When a child is born to married parents, the law automatically assumes that the husband is the child’s father. This is the quickest and easiest way to establish paternity in Texas. However, if the parents are unmarried …
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¿Terminar Mis Derechos de Paternidad Termina la Manutención Infantil en Texas?
Durante varios años, parece que ha habido muchos malentendidos entre los padres acerca de cómo terminar la manutención infantil en Texas. Algunos padres creen que si terminan con sus derechos parentales, ya no deberán pagar la manutención de sus hijos.
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Posted: 9-9-2017Does Terminating My Parental Rights Terminate Child Support in Texas?
For several years, it seems like there have been many misunderstandings among fathers about how to terminate child support in Texas. Some fathers believe that if they end their parental rights, then they won’t owe child support anymore.
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Posted: 9-9-2017¿Cuáles son los Derechos de Adopción de los Padres Solteros en Texas?
Para los padres solteros en Texas, es realmente importante establecer la paternidad lo más temprano posible. Esto asegura que tiene el derecho de tomar decisiones que estén en el mejor interés de su hijo.
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Posted: 9-8-2017What Are the Adoption Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Texas
For unmarried fathers in Texas, it is really important to establish paternity as early as possible. This ensures that you have the right to make decisions that are in your child’s best interests.
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Posted: 9-8-2017¿Cuáles son los Derechos de los Padres Antes del Nacimiento y el Aborto en Texas?
Antes de que nazca su hijo, usted tiene los derechos de los padres. Desafortunadamente, pueden ser limitados, especialmente con respecto al aborto en Texas. Cuanto más sepa sobre los derechos de los padres antes del nacimiento y el aborto, mejor podrá defender esos derechos.
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Posted: 8-21-2017What Are Fathers Rights Before Birth and Abortion in Texas?
Before your child is born, you have parental rights. Unfortunately, they may be limited, especially with regard to abortion in Texas. The more you know about fathers’ rights before birth and abortion, the better able you will be to defend those rights.
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Posted: 8-21-2017Los Padres en Texas Deberían Saber Sobre el Síndrome de la Madre Malévola
Algunas separaciones y divorcios son amistosos, y los ex cónyuges se llevan lo suficientemente bien como para seguir criando a sus hijos dentro de los términos de un plan de crianza. Otros no se llevan muy bien, pero continúan esforzándose por proporcionar hogares saludables para sus hijos.
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Posted: 8-16-2017Fathers in Texas Should Know About Malicious Mother Syndrome
Some separations and divorces are amicable, with the ex-spouses getting along well enough to continue raising their children within the terms of a parenting plan. Others don’t get along very well, but they continue to make efforts to provide healthy homes for their kids.
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Posted: 8-16-2017¿Cuáles son los Derechos del Padre sobre los Registros Escolares en Texas?
Como padre, usted tiene plenos derechos para su hijo, incluido el derecho de acceder y revisar los registros escolares en Texas. Muchos padres divorciados creen erróneamente que necesitan una orden judicial u otros “documentos” que les permitan participar en la educación de sus hijos.
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Posted: 8-9-2017What Are a Father’s Rights to School Records in Texas?
As a father, you have full rights to your child, including the right to access and review school records in Texas. Many divorced fathers mistakenly believe that they need a court order or other “papers” that allow them to participate in their child’s education.
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Posted: 8-9-2017¿Cuándo Termina la Manutención Infantil en Texas?
La mayoría de los padres están felices de asumir la responsabilidad de apoyar a sus hijos. Sin embargo, la carga es costosa, lo que lleva a los padres a preguntarse: “¿Cuándo termina la manutención infantil en Texas?”
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Posted: 7-23-2017When Does Child Support End in Texas?
Most parents are happy to take on the responsibility of supporting their children. However, the burden is an expensive one, which leads parents to wonder, “When does child support end in Texas?”
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Posted: 7-23-2017Los Padres Pueden Luchar Más que las Madres para Equilibrar el Trabajo y la Vida Familiar
Los padres tienen el desafío de encontrar una manera de equilibrar el trabajo y la vida familiar. La paternidad puede significar luchar por equilibrar su vida profesional, la paternidad, las relaciones personales y su bienestar. Read More
Posted: 6-19-2017Fathers May Struggle More than Mothers to Balance Work and Family Life
Fathers are challenged to find a way to balance both work and family life. Fatherhood can mean struggling to balance their professional life, parenthood, personal relationships, and their wellness. Read More
Posted: 6-19-2017Remove Gender Bias to Level The Playing Field for Fathers
Often fathers are at a disadvantage in the courts because of gender bias. It is incredible that this remains. Read More
Posted: 6-15-2017Cómo pueden los Padres Prepararse para el Divorcio en Texas
Para prepararse para el divorcio en Texas, hay varios tipos diferentes de documentos que debe recopilar por adelantado. Read More
Posted: 6-11-2017How Fathers can Prepare for Divorce in Texas
To prepare for divorce in Texas, there are several different types of documents you should collect in advance. Read More
Posted: 6-11-2017Texas Adjudicate Parentage Proceedings Can Determine If an Individual Is a Child’s Parent
What Is Adjudicating Parentage in Texas? Usually, it is pretty clear who a child’s parents are – but not always. Sometimes, it takes a court to make the final determination of the identity of one of a child’s parents. Read More
Posted: 5-26-2017Los Procedimientos de Paternidad de Adjudicación de Texas Pueden Determinar si una Persona es Padre de un Niño
¿Qué es la adjudicación de paternidad en Texas? Por lo general, está bastante claro quiénes son los padres de un niño, pero no siempre. A veces, se necesita un tribunal para tomar la determinación final de la identidad de uno de los padres del niño. Read More
Posted: 5-26-2017Understanding Fathers Rights in Texas
Are you wondering what your rights are as a father in Texas? Get a better understanding of Father’s rights in Texas.
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Texas Adjudicate Parentage Proceedings
What Is an Adjudicate Parentage in Texas? Usually, it is pretty clear who a child’s parents are – but not always. Sometimes, it takes a court to make the final determination of the identity of one of a child’s parents. Read More
Posted: 2-21-2017Fatherhood in the Modern Family
The number of American families without fathers in the household has grown 10.3 percent between 1970 and 2013 (U.S. Census Bureau). Read More
Posted: 2-18-2017La Paternidad en la Familia Moderna
El número de familias estadounidenses sin padres en el hogar ha crecido 10.3 por ciento entre 1970 y 2013 (Oficina del Censo de EE. UU.). Read More
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