If you are a father seeking child custody rights in Washington State, our law firm can help. Fathers should have the same rights as mothers when it comes to parenting their children, and our child custody lawyers are ready to go to bat for you in a custody hearing.
We can explain the different custody agreements that we can work toward in your case and navigate the legal system for you. Our help will enable you to focus on other aspects of being an appropriate parent, such as furthering your career and taking care of your mental health. When you work with The Aberdeen Law Firm, you will receive client-focused legal care from start to finish.
The Different Types of Child Custody We Can Help Fathers Seek
In Washington State, there are two different types of child custody arrangements that we can explore for fathers. Child custody is referred to as a conservatorship, granting a parent the right to make important decisions about how their child should be raised. A conservatorship also gives a parent the power to make important legal decisions involving the child.
You may apply for either of these custody arrangements:
- Sole conservatorship: This option gives the one parent full custody and rights to make all legal decisions surrounding the child.
- Joint conservatorship: This arrangement allows both parents to share in the custody and decision-making for the child.
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How Divorce Can Affect a Father’s Right to Child Custody
If you and your spouse are in the process of a divorce and you are seeking child custody, your final divorce agreement must address such matters. Typically, two parents can negotiate and agree on a custody arrangement, including visitation rights. Some parents may find it difficult to put aside their resentment of one another, though. When this is the case, a family law lawyer from our firm can step in and handle the negotiations.
If the two parents and their representatives cannot agree on custody terms, a judge will intercede and work out an agreement that is within the child’s best interests. While this route can be expensive and emotionally taxing, our family law attorneys are ready to guide you through it and advocate for your father’s rights.
How Legal Separation Might Affect a Father’s Right to Child Custody
Sometimes, two married people decide to be legally separated instead of divorced. This arrangement can have its pros and cons. Specifically, it may be less financially stressful than getting divorced, but parents will have to make similar arrangements to ensure their children’s interests are prioritized.
Our child custody lawyers can also advocate for a father’s rights when this is the case.
Father’s Rights in Custody Cases When the Parents Were Never Legally Married
Child custody cases involving two unmarried parents can be somewhat complicated. The courts can still order the two parents to agree to a custody order, but it will usually first establish that the father is the biological parent of the child. It can do this with two different forms of evidence: a birth certificate claiming the father of the child or a DNA test.
Child custody agreements in these cases will still establish a parenting schedule and determine who has the right to make legal decisions involving the child. Once again, our child custody team can advocate for a father’s rights and work with the other parent or a judge to come to a custody agreement.
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What Custody Agreements Might Look Like for Same-Sex Parents
In some cases, two same-sex parents will enter custody agreements, which are similar to other custody agreements. If the two parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court will intervene and rule in the best interest of the child.
Our firm has advocated for LGBTQ fathers. We encourage you to reach out to our firm and see how our fathers’ rights attorney can be of service to you.
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What Child Possession and Access Orders Entails
Another important aspect of any child custody case involves parental visitation rights. It’s important that fathers are allowed to play an active role in their child’s upbringing, which includes spending quality time with them. Our law firm can help you with child possession and access orders.
Our Washington State Child Custody Lawyers Provide Client-Focused Legal Care
At The Aberdeen Law Firm, we understand that few legal matters are more emotionally charged than child custody cases. This is why our firm promises never to treat your fathers’ rights case as one of many on a desk. Instead, we will tailor a legal strategy to suit your unique situation and guide you through the legal process.
We will also make sure to keep you abreast of any progress or challenges in your child custody case. We will make ourselves available to answer any questions that you may have during the process, as well.
Our attorneys understand that your relationship with your child and your right to make important decisions regarding them is paramount. With that, you can count on us to use every resource available to help you secure your rights.
Call The Aberdeen Law Firm for Help Winning Child Custody in Washington State
Winning child custody in Washington State can be complicated, but The Aberdeen Law Firm is here to help every step of the way. While you focus on the various tasks involved with fathering your child, we can take on the legal process of seeking custody on your behalf.
Get in touch with our firm today to begin your free consultation. Our Washington fathers’ rights attorneys are dedicated to helping fathers win their rights to child custody and move on with their lives as parents. The sooner you call, the sooner we can begin working on your case.
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