Fathers have some unique challenges when it comes to dealing with a woman who is pregnant with his child. Almost everyone is familiar with the emotional woman who demands ice cream and pickles in the middle of the night, but that isn't the drama that a man might have...
Fathers’ Rights
Does when you were married affect your divorce?
Every couple has disagreements and issues that come up over the course of the marriage, sometimes more than once. Some things, such as money woes, infidelity or disagreements over how to raise the children, have been shown to increase your divorce risk. However, a new...
When abuse isn’t
Domestic violence is a very real issue that impacts thousands of people across the United States. However, false allegations are also surprisingly common and can cause a great many issues for those going through divorce or custody proceedings. The majority of these...
Pennsylvania father accused of endangering his child
A Pennsylvania boy was charged with underage drunk driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.106 percent. The 14-year-old was allegedly found driving a vehicle with his father sitting next to him. The father was even more intoxicated than the boy, according to police....
Paternity and fathers’ rights in Pennsylvania
It is not uncommon -- especially in the past -- for Pennsylvania fathers to get the short end of the stick when it comes to child custody proceedings. In fact, it used to be quite common for mothers to gain full custody of children following a divorce and fathers...
Rights of a grandfather
We often talk about the rights of a father, but what about the rights of a grandfather and a grandmother? Grandparents love their grandchildren just as much as parents do, so when something happens that might prevent a grandparent from seeing the child -- such as...
Defending fathers’ rights in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania courts will strive to serve the best interests of the child in every child custody matter. In the vast majority of cases, this means that courts will take action to ensure that children have the chance to spend ample time with both parents. Still, this...
Strategies to help single dads navigate back-to-school time
Being a single dad comes with a lot of challenges. Not the least of them is trying to prepare for back-to-school season -- which can be even more difficult if you were not involved in getting your child ready for school during your marriage. That said, you can...
Artist’s domestic violence history an issue in child custody suit
Music artist Chris Brown has been trying to get custody of his daughter, Royalty Brown. According to one legal expert, the artist still has a lot of challenges to overcome before he can have full legal rights as the father of his daughter. The 26-year-old artist has...
What rights does a father have to medical records?
It is vital to have access to your child's medical records in order to make sound decisions with regard to his or her health care needs. According to the Health Care Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA governs the privacy of health information, parents...