Boerne Fathers' Rights Attorney

Lawyer for Fathers and Children Serving Kendall County

Historically, mothers were very much favored when it came to child custody concerns. In a divorce, it used to be almost a given that the mother would have primary custody, leaving the father with little time with his kids and limited involvement in their lives. This is no longer the case at all. In Texas, mothers and fathers share equal rights as parents, although it may not always feel like it. Whether you are getting divorced and are concerned about child custody or have just now learned that you are likely a father, our attorneys can provide you with caring and competent legal services.

Brandon Wong & Associates is committed to helping the historically disadvantaged fathers of Texas protect the special and irreplaceable relationships they share with their children. Fatherhood is important. It is now well-understood that having a present and loving father can be enormously beneficial to children in a number of ways. Our attorneys believe that every child should be able to enjoy these benefits.

Boerne Fathers' Legal Rights During Divorce and Custody Disputes

Many fathers throughout history stayed in unworkable marriages out of fear that the mother would be favored in any custody disputes. If you are a father seeking to leave your relationship or get divorced, you should know that you and the mother must legally be treated as equals when it comes to determining child custody issues.

Rather than presuming that the mother is the primary caregiver, the court will consider a number of factors, such as how stable each parent's household is, what the child's wishes are, and how involved each parent is, to determine what is in the child's best interests. Each factor could come out in favor of either parent. It is well understood that many fathers stay home with their children, provide more childcare, or are otherwise the more suitable parent. Custodial fathers can often collect child support as well.

Our law firm will do all that we can to protect your rights throughout the divorce process or during your child custody case. In many cases, we are able to help parents resolve a custody dispute out of court, either as part of an uncontested divorce or otherwise.

Boerne Lawyer for Legally Establishing Paternity and Asserting Rights

If you were not married to the child's mother when the child was born, you may need to take additional steps to establish yourself as your child's legal father. In many cases, this is done at the time of birth using a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity, although this document can be completed at any time. However, this requires the cooperation of both parents.

Some mothers refuse to acknowledge their child's father as a legal parent. If you are in this position, we can help. Our attorneys can file a petition with the court on your behalf asking to adjudicate paternity. Even if the mother objects and resists, we can generally get the court to order a definitive DNA test that can prove that you are the father. While this may be more difficult if another person has been mistakenly established as the father, this can be corrected.

Only once legal paternity has been established can you begin to assert your rights as a father. After this critical step has been taken, we can begin helping you fight for child custody rights, child support if you have primary custody, and any other rights that come with fatherhood.

Contact a Boerne Fathers' Rights Lawyer

Brandon Wong & Associates is dedicated to helping fathers protect their relationships with their children by asserting parental rights. Whether you are experiencing divorce or are trying to prove that you are a father, our attorneys can offer you the highest quality representation throughout the legal process. Contact us at 210-201-3832 to arrange a confidential consultation.