Multi-State Fathers' Rights & Divorce Law Blog

It’s not uncommon for fathers to feel disadvantaged in family court proceedings, especially when it comes to securing custody rights over their children. Family courts in the US have traditionally sided with mothers due to the long-standing belief that mothers are inherently better caregivers, while fathers are more suited to earning money for their children. These stereotypes are starting to fade from public consciousness, and courts across the country are acknowledging the fact that fathers are just as capable parents as mothers. However, this does not change the fact that many fathers feel isolated and uncertain about their legal options

Men in the United States have historically faced more difficulty in the family court system than women when it comes to securing custody rights of their children. Unfortunately, long-standing tropes concerning the roles of men and women as parents continue to influence family court decisions throughout the Midwest and the rest of the US. It’s not uncommon for fathers in family court to feel inherently disadvantaged. All fathers should know that the trend of bias against fathers in family court is waning, and courts across the country are now more willing to recognize fathers as just as capable parents as