Multi-State Fathers' Rights & Divorce Law Blog

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Child custody and visitation cases rarely make headlines in St. Louis unless they involve the rich and famous. One case, however, that involves a family on the East Coast is making national news this week. The case is grabbing the interest of many people, as a father was branded to be unfit after he did something that many parents do. The man told his son that he could not have fast food for dinner. When his son refused to eat anything other than a McDonald’s meal, the father

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Monday, November 11, 2013. Fathers’ rights have come a long way in Missouri in recent decades. Fathers and mothers stand on equal ground when it comes to pursuing child custody, as Missouri law no longer automatically favors women. However, many fathers still face an uphill battle when it comes to family matters. For example, a number of fathers across the country are routinely denied paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a new child, while their employers do offer paid parental leave to female employees. While the double-standard is an

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Friday, November 8, 2013. While strides have been made in recent years to protect fathers’ rights, there is still a tendency in some courts to favor mothers over fathers in matters of child custody. But the child’s best interests should always be the top priority, and the reality is that children are happiest and develop most healthily when both parents are actively and positively in the family picture. Missouri moms and dads know that those early years in a child’s life are especially important in creating bonds and promoting a child’s general