Omaha Fathers' Rights Legal Blog

In any divorce situation, it's important that all parties involved are able to exercise the rights they deserve. Fathers, of course, are included. When examining the topic of fathers' rights in divorce, it's important to keep in mind that the term covers many different aspects of divorce and separation. Understanding just how much ground the term covers can help those in such situations realize they have more rights than they may initially believe.

The first thing fathers need to fully understand is that they do not have to prove the mother in the situation is horribly unfit to parent a child to have rights. This is an artifact from a bygone era in which a mother was the main child-raising parent and the man was only viewed as a breadwinner. Obviously, those times have passed, and a well-rounded father does much more than simply put food on the table. Unfortunately, many men still feel like they have fewer options available to them when issues during a divorce appear.

Are mothers still favored in child custody matters? The answer may well depend on what state you live in. As a recent study shows, states vary greatly in how much custody time fathers tend to get.

For each state, the study made an estimate on typical father child custody time.

If you're a father who is frustrated because once again you are spending Father's Day without your children, take heart. There are steps Omaha dads can take that can lead to reunification with their kids.

In the past, the courts often unfairly moved the custody scales in favor of the mothers. However, those days are fading very fast. Today, most jurisdictions have established family courts. Family court judges are specially trained in sorting out the elements of complex family law matters. Most no longer assume that children are better off in their mothers' custody.

While many may not realize it, divorces and contested child custody disputes can bring out the worst in people at the most inopportune times. Not only can accusations of domestic violence can be troubling obstacles that can derail one's chances of having a fair division of assets, they can also result in the denial of or regular, unsupervised parenting time while the case is pending.

While this may seem extreme and unfair (especially for the man accused of such behavior), family court judges are almost compelled to take hard lines and drastic actions against suspected abusers. After all, domestic violence is viewed as a dangerously unpredictable and unacceptable way for adults to conduct themselves. Additionally, given how pervasive domestic violence is in our society, and the potential for it to adversely affect children, family court judges take the imposition of protective orders very seriously.