Arizona law presumes that the child will benefit most from contact with both parents. In some cases, however, it is still important for the father to show the court why he should be an active part of the child's life to establish not only greater access time, but an essential role in making life decisions for the child.
After a divorce or the birth of a child out of wedlock, issues of custody and support will arise and may become a large source of disagreement among the parties. The questions of visitation time, child support obligations and parental rights are questions that need to be answered.
We encourage the parties to attempt to work out these issues outside of a court; however, in many cases this proves impossible as emotions are understandably flaring. With our years of experience, our office can hopefully steer the parents back to an amicable agreement that benefits all, including the child. Similarly, when these issues go into a courtroom, Bruce Brown can help protect fathers' rights and the best interests of the children involved.
Whether you are concerned about the time you get to spend with the child, the rights you have towards the child and important decisions in his or her life, or about child support obligations, your attorney should be able to help you figure out the best solutions to your particular situation.
