Gone are the days when there was a presumption that young children should automatically be in the custody of their mother. Currently, the presumption is that it is in the best interest of the child for the parents to share joint custody. Preference should not be given to either the father or the mother when custody decisions need to be made. The custody decisions must be supported by evidence given at trial or presented by the parties during settlement discussions. If you are a father and you are fighting for custody and/or visitation of your child, please understand that you have equal rights too. If you have concerns because the mother of your child is not letting you see or spend time with your child without a court order, please seek the help of a skilled attorney to help.
