San Fernando Valley Fathers’ Rights Lawyers

How to Get Custody

It is not always easy to get sole or even joint custody of your child or children. As a father, you probably want to spend time with your children and want to be involved in raising them and making important decisions about their education, their medical care and more. Don’t let the mother shut you out. A child’s wellbeing is most often promoted when the relationship with his or her father is supported rather than suppressed. Contact a San Fernando Valley fathers’ rights attorney today to discuss your child custody matter and how we can help.

When addressing a child custody dispute, Cutter & Lax firmly believes in the practice of mediation before taking a case to court. We have found that the most beneficial case outcomes are those which are reached by an agreement of both the mother and father, usually outside of the courtroom. However, if you simply cannot reach an agreement without a court ruling our firm can work to assert your rights as a father and husband in your court case.

Child Custody and Fathers’ Rights in California

Fathers’ rights are an issue that almost always arises in a child custody dispute. In the past, mothers were most often awarded sole custody of their children and fathers’ rights were not an issue that was even considered. Today, while fathers’ rights are granted much more importance throughout California and the rest of the U.S., your lawyer will still need to fight to protect these and help influence the outcome of your child custody matter.

There is no guarantee to getting custody of your children. The most you can do is work with a lawyer experienced in fathers’ rights issues and child custody matters who can aggressively fight to protect your interests and your rights. The court will likely lean toward awarding shared custody as that is likely in the best interests of the child. However, the mother may be unfit to care for your child. In these cases, your lawyer can work to get the proof necessary to show that you should be awarded sole custody.

Contact a San Fernando Valley Fathers’ Rights Attorney

To find out more about child custody and fathers’ rights in the San Fernando Valley, contact an attorney at our firm today for a free consultation. We represent clients throughout Burbank, Glendale and the surrounding areas in the Valley and offer a free consultation to get you started.

Facing a child custody issue? Contact a San Fernando Valley fathers’ rights lawyer at Cutter & Lax today.