Manhattan Mothers' Rights Lawyer

Are you seeking child custody in your divorce?

In the past, child custody was almost always awarded to the mother.  The father's role became visiting the child and making any needed child and spousal support payments.  For several decades now this has not necessarily been the case and many divorce cases now involve disputes over who should have custody of the children.  In today's world, fathers routinely seek physical custody of their children and a mother may have to fight for what she wants from the divorce.  An experienced and tenacious Manhattan divorce attorney from The Kepanis Law Firm aggressively works to protect your child custody and other rights.    

Custody situations have been complicated by the fact that mothers are commonly not solely housewives anymore but have their own positions in the workplace.  In many cases, both parents are working full-time in order to support themselves and their children.  It is vital, therefore, to have a lawyer who understands these complex issues and how to present your case to the court in order to obtain a favorable outcome.

Paternity and Child Support Issues

Custody issues can become heated and allegations can be made against a mother that may be misleading or wholly false.  If a mother has proven issues in raising their children, such as drug addition, mental impairment, being an alcoholic or being abusive or neglectful, this can negatively affect their ability to obtain custody.  The firm is very familiar with what the law states on these issues and how to skillfully defend against them.

A mother also has the right to request paternity testing to legally prove the biological fatherhood of a child.  When paternity has been established, mothers have the right to ask for child support from the biological father.  No matter what right you are seeking to establish from your divorce, it is important to have someone who is willing to fight to see that your rights are secured.

Contact a Manhattan mothers' rights lawyer to know what your rights are and how to ensure they are protected.