New Braunfels Fathers' Rights Attorney

Lawyer for Establishing Paternity & Asserting Parental Rights in Comal County

Decades ago, a father may have stood little to no chance of obtaining primary custody should he split from the child's mother. Mothers had a historical advantage. They were presumed to be the main provider of childcare, as traditionally, they served as stay-at-home parents. In the 21st century, that is no longer the case. Now, this presumption is gone. Fathers have the same rights that mothers do, and the importance of a father in a child's life is well understood.

Brandon Wong & Associates fights for fathers. We recognize that your children need you as much as you need them. Our attorneys strive to help ensure that fathers can remain active and involved in the lives of their children. We can meet a variety of legal needs related to fatherhood, from establishing paternity to managing a high-conflict divorce.

Lawyer for New Braunfels Fathers in Custody Disputes

If you are getting divorced, then your child custody dispute is likely to be resolved as a part of your divorce process. Of course, even if you were never married to the mother, you can still have child custody formally and legally established. Fathers with primary custody will typically be entitled to receive child support. There are generally two ways to go about making these critical decisions.

Mediation is an option, and it is sometimes ordered by the court. When mediation is successful, you may be able to file an uncontested divorce or establish a co-parenting plan by agreement. When alternative dispute resolution is possible, it can greatly benefit all involved with less stress, less cost, and less risk.

However, this approach is not for everyone. If the mother denies your rights as a father to share in physical custody and decision-making rights, we may have to fight your case in court. Should it come to this, our lawyers will aggressively advocate for your rights.

Texas courts consider a number of factors in determining what type of arrangement is best for the child, including the child's preferences, how stable each parent's household is, and how involved each parent is in their child's life. We will strive to craft powerful arguments in your favor based on each factor.

Establishing Paternity and Asserting Your Parental Rights in Comal County

The first step towards asserting your rights as a father is making sure that you are legally established as your child's parent. If you were married to the mother when your child was born, paternity was automatically established. However, unmarried parents may need to take additional steps to establish legal parentage. The most common way to establish paternity is through a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity. This can be done when the child is born or at a later time.

Another option is to go to court and have paternity judicially established. This may be necessary if the mother is resisting. The court can order a DNA test even if the mother objects. If it is shown that you are the father, you will be declared a legal parent of your child.

When paternity has been established, it opens the door for you to assert other parental rights, like regular visitation with your child and the ability to share legal custody and participate in important decisions about how your child will be raised. Our goal is to ensure that you are satisfied with the type of relationship you can enjoy going forward.

Contact a New Braunfels Fathers' Rights Lawyer

Brandon Wong & Associates is deeply committed to helping fathers assert their parental rights and build meaningful relationships with their children. Our team of experienced lawyers will do everything we can to ensure that you and your child will have the time together and support you need. Contact us at 210-201-3832 for a confidential consultation.