Middlesex County Fathers’ Rights Lawyer

As a father, few things are more important than protecting your right to raise and care for your child. Unfortunately, divorce can complicate your role as a father, especially when custody and parenting time are being determined. Mark Liam Gannon, Attorney at Law, has extensive experience representing fathers in custody battles here in Massachusetts, and we stand ready to put that experience to work for you as well. Contact a Middlesex County fathers’ rights lawyer today.

What Are My Rights as a Father in Massachusetts?

Every father in Massachusetts should understand that they have several rights under the law. Those rights are as follows:

• Right to Custody and Parenting Time: Fathers have the right to seek both physical and legal custody of their children. This includes the right to make important decisions about the child’s upbringing, education, health care, and religious training.
• Right to Equal Consideration: Massachusetts law mandates that fathers receive equal consideration in custody and parenting time matters. The court does not favor one parent over the other based on gender.
• Right to a Fair Hearing: Fathers have the right to a fair hearing in court to present evidence and arguments regarding their fitness as a parent and the best interests of their child.
• Right to Modify Custody Arrangements: Fathers can request modifications to custody arrangements if there are significant changes in circumstances that affect the child’s welfare.
• Right to Child Support: If the father is the custodial parent, he has the right to receive child support from the non-custodial parent to assist in the financial costs of raising the child.
• Right to Participate in the Child’s Life: Fathers have the right to be actively involved in their child’s life, including attending school functions, extracurricular activities, and medical appointments.
• Right to Address Parental Alienation: If the other parent engages in behavior that may interfere with your relationship with your child, the court can consider this when making custody determinations, and legal remedies may be available.

How Can An Attorney Help Protect Those Rights?

As a father in a custody dispute, one of the most important things you can do is retain the services of a skilled Middlesex County family lawyer. Just some of the ways in which Mark Liam Gannon, Attorney at Law can help protect your rights are as follows:

• Legal Representation: Our experienced attorneys will represent you in court, ensuring that your rights and interests are vigorously advocated for during custody hearings and negotiations.
• Custody and Visitation Plans: We help develop comprehensive custody and visitation plans that align with your child’s best interests while safeguarding your parental rights.
• Evidence Gathering: Our team will assist in gathering the necessary evidence to support your case, including documentation of your involvement in your child’s life and any instances of the other parent’s misconduct.
• Negotiation and Mediation: We strive to reach amicable agreements through negotiation and mediation, reducing the stress and cost of prolonged litigation while ensuring your rights are upheld.
• Protection Against False Accusations: If you are facing false allegations of abuse or neglect, our attorneys will work to clear your name and protect your relationship with your child.
• Enforcement of Court Orders: Should the other parent fail to comply with custody or support orders, we will take legal action to enforce these orders and protect your rights.
• Modification of Orders: If there are significant changes in circumstances, we can assist in petitioning the court for modifications to existing custody and support orders to better reflect the current situation.

Contact a Middlesex County Fathers’ Rights Lawyer

Here at Mark Liam Gannon, Attorney at Law, we take pride in representing fathers who wish to play an ongoing role in their children’s lives. Contact us today so we can assess your case, and, from there, fight to protect your child’s best interests.