Parental rights are given to both the mother and father. They are expected to be responsible for their own children. They also deserve fair amounts of parenting time with their children. These rights are expected even if the parents are separated or divorced or unmarried to each other.
Oftentimes, fathers’ rights require extra attention when they are seeking to protect and strengthen their parental bonds with their children in a bitter custody dispute – when they want to spend significant parenting time with their children.
In certain cases, the court will deviate from standard custody sharing arrangements, such as when there is a history of violence by one parent, substance abuse problems or frequent out-of-town travel by one of the parents.
If you have questions regarding your parental rights, contact an experienced Orange County Family Law attorney who will be able to answer your questions, advise you of your legal rights, and help you move forward with your life.
