Child Custody Laws – A Father’s Rights

Each state has a different set of laws regarding child custody laws and the rights of the biological father. In some states, the father is automatically recognized as a legitimate father the moment he signs the birth certificate, whether or not he was legally married to the child’s mother at the time of birth. In other states, only fathers who were married to the mother at the time of the child’s birth are recognized as legitimate fathers, with parental rights.

In the latter mentioned states, one of two things must happen in order for the father to become legitimate, either the father and mother must marry, or the father must go through court proceedings to obtain his status as the child’s legitimate father in the eyes of the court.

It is important for any father, who is considering petitioning the court for full custody of his child, research the child custody laws regarding father’s rights, prior to filing for custody. In most states, no matter what the law says regarding father’s rights, it can be quite difficult to sway a court to take custody of a child away from his/her biological mother, unless there is sufficient, irrefutable evidence that she is unfit as a parent. With that said, most courts also recognize the importance of a father/child relationship and will almost always try and find an amicable solution that all parties can agree to.

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If you are a father who is in the midst of a custody battle, or have been considering filing for full custody, it is very important that you know every child custody law in your state and your rights as a father. It is equally important that you present any pertinent evidence, in an organized manner, regarding the reasons for your petition. Remember, in a court of law, only facts that can be substantiated with proof hold any weight.