Fathers interested in establishing paternity status in the state of Texas may have to pursue legal action to do so. The same is true of those wishing to terminate their parental status. Here is a brief overview of the key points of each process.Before beginning the...
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FindLaw outlines a host of topics related to the rights of fathers, but why go to all the trouble of explaining them in such detail? The bottom line, and a crucial insight for Texas fathers to understand, is that paternity matters.The Attorney General of Texas goes to...
How do you establish paternity in Texas?
If you are a Texas man whose child was born when you were not married to his or her mother, you and your child do not have the same legal rights as children born to married parents. The Office of the Texas Attorney General explains that a child born in Texas to...
Paternity leave not accessible for all men
Many fathers in Texas look forward to bonding with their infant in the first days and weeks of their child's life. FindLaw says that while many men want to be at home with their families after a child's birth, many do not take much time off.While some people may...
What rights do fathers have in an unplanned pregnancy?
Relationships can be complicated, even in the best of circumstances. When an unplanned pregnancy occurs, the issues can become even more difficult and complex. If you are the father of an unexpected child in Texas, you may be wondering what your rights are and what...
Can fathers get sole custody?
If you are going through a divorce in Texas, you know how tricky navigating child custody can be. For fathers, the path to sole custody can seem even more difficult, if not impossible. Many fathers have been left wondering if there is any way they can become the sole...
How can paternity fraud hurt you?
As a Texan who's fallen prey to paternity fraud, you may be wondering exactly how much damage it's done. Unfortunately, fraudulent paternity claims can make a huge financial, mental and emotional impact on you.It has been stated by the National Institutes of Health...
Father’s rights in Texas: Times could be changing
In Texas, parental rights have been in the news recently because of a bill, introduced in February 2017, which could change the way child custody cases work. According to WFAA, if passed, Texas House Bill 453 could change the way custody battles are determined in...
How do I establish paternity?
There are many reasons to establish paternity. Oftentimes, fathers want to gain custody of their child, or give him or her social security benefits and the other rights children can reap. Mothers often desire to establish paternity in order to get child support from...
How A Competent Attorney Can Advocate for Fathers’ Rights
Fathers’ rights have recently received adequate attention based on the high divorce rates witnessed in the country. Mothers tend to receive most of the privileges regarding child custody and upbringing. In such a case, fathers have been left out of the parenting...