Fathers’ rights: Dads want a say in medical decisions too
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Friday, November 9, 2012. When it comes to fathers’ rights there are a litany of concerns. A father has rights to be a parent. This means time to spend with their child and a visitation schedule that is fair to everyone involved. However, it does not just end with just actual physical time with a child, as fathers should also have a say in medical decisions affecting their children. Currently in the U.S., less than 18 percent of those parents with custody of their children are fathers. Of course on first look,