Lancaster County Paternity Lawyers
Questions of "fathers' rights" often arise in divorce and separation situations, or unmarried parent scenarios. Assuming that paternity has been established, it is important to note that fathers and mothers both have rights and responsibilities — and either parent is a candidate to have primary custody of the child.
At Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C., we help both men and women manage issues related to fathers' rights. Our attorneys have nearly 20 combined years of experience practicing family law in central Pennsylvania, and we are dedicated to helping parents establish and maintain healthy relationships with their children.
If you have questions about how to assert your parental rights and meet your obligations, our Lebanon fathers' rights lawyers have answers. For a consultation, please call (717) 459-4228 or toll free (888) 364-8169. You can also contact our law firm online.
Understanding Important Fathers' Rights Issues
Any child custody or child support question has to be answered by determining "the best interests of the child." Parents' interests are an important part of the equation as well. It is critical for fathers to establish paternity by DNA testing if there are questions about parentage. Our lawyers can help you along the way.
Key points regarding fathers' rights include:
- In Pennsylvania, mothers do not necessarily take priority or have a natural advantage when child custody is being determined — even in the case of a nursing baby.
- A father who wants to have a formative role in his child's life should assert his rights whether he serves as primary custodial parent or has parenting time through visitation.
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Having a skilled attorney on your side to help you negotiate custody is very important when it comes to asserting your rights as a father.
We often find that, as female attorneys, men look to us for the female perspective on family law issues. When it comes to fathers' rights, as in all other matters, we work hard to achieve fair outcomes that benefit parents and children.
Our Pennsylvania Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers Are Here to Listen and Help
The client-centered family law practice of Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C., is our profession as well as our passion. On the heels of experience in other law firms, we founded our firm with the goal of focusing on people and their problems: mothers, fathers and children. Helping you to protect your rights as a father is one example of why we do what we do.
To schedule a consultation, please call (717) 459-4228 or toll free (888) 364-8169. You can also contact our Manheim law firm online.
