September 8, 2021 | Family Law

The rate of divorce is rising. The number of unwed parents is also rising. It is therefore not surprising that more fathers are looking into child custody and father’s rights.

Both parents play an important role in the upbringing of their child. Their role is especially important in the formative stages of a child’s life. Parents not only provide children with basic needs such as food and shelter but also provide them with the love and the support they need for well-rounded growth and development.

Father’s rights in Nebraska

Mothers are widely recognized for their role as caregivers to children. The traditional family setup involved the mother taking the central role of nurturing and caring for the children while the father’s role was to join the workforce to provide for the family. It is with this view that mothers have often been favored in the child custody cases. However, with changes in traditional family roles, fathers are now being recognized for being capable nurturers and caregivers. Studies have shown that children whose fathers take an active role in their lives do better socially and academically.

Because both parents play a big role in the lives of their children, state laws including those in Nebraska have been put in place to protect children’s rights to getting the support they need from their parents. These laws protect both the parents’ and children’s rights to have a relationship even after the parents’ relationship comes to an end.

If your relationship with your partner is coming to an end and there are minors involved, we can help protect your rights. We are Nebraska family lawyers that are dedicated to fighting for our clients’ rights.

What about unmarried fathers?

With the rising number of unwed couples having children, there have been increasing cases of fathers seeking custody and other parental rights when the relationship with the mother comes to an end. Enforcing a father’s rights in such instances can be complicated, especially in instances where father and mother have a contentious relationship. However, it is not impossible.

Nebraska laws protect the rights of fathers even if they are not married to the mother of their children. You will, however, have to establish paternity in order to prove that you are the father of the children.

A Nebraska family law attorney can help you establish paternity and protect your rights as a father. Get in touch with us to book an appointment. We’ll fight to protect your rights.

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