Anna, TX Fathers' Rights Lawyers

Attorney for Child Custody and Paternity in Anna, Texas

If you are the father of a child – or think you might be – you have rights. Fathers and mothers have the same set of rights in child custody cases. Whether you were married to the mother or not is not necessarily relevant. If a child is biologically yours, you can go to court to fight for shared or full custody. If you are not sure whether a child is yours, you can go to court to have a DNA test ordered so that you can find out for sure. Having a dad in the picture can be great for a growing child. Children who have both parents involved in their lives have twice the guidance and twice the love, and they are more likely to have all of their needs met.

Our Anna, TX fathers’ rights attorneys are committed to helping dads stay involved in their children’s lives. We can start by filing a paternity case if you are not already presumed to be your child’s legal father. Being formally declared the father of your child is step one towards starting a real father-child relationship and getting court-ordered custody and visitation time. Fathers are nearly always given the right to visit with their children, and 50/50 child custody arrangements are becoming more common as the courts modernize their ways of thinking about parenthood.

How Can I Prove That My Child Is My Child?

It is usually not as difficult as you might think to get the court to help you prove that you are your child’s father in cases where the mother will not sign a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity. Even if the mother resists, there are ways a Collin County paternity lawyer can help you assert your status as a parent. The first thing our attorneys will do is file a petition with the court. The mother will be ordered to attend a hearing.

There are a few things that can happen here. First, if the mother does not come to the hearing, then you may be declared the father by default. If she does appear in court, there is a good chance she might simply admit that you are her child’s dad, and the court can have you added to the birth certificate. Finally, the mother might appear and claim that you are not the father. If she does this, the judge will almost certainly order a DNA test and let the results govern the ruling.

How Can Collin County Dads Get Custody of Their Children?

Your child gets half of their DNA from you. You can be obligated to provide financial support for them, because you are half responsible for creating them. It only makes sense that this means you should also get to share in the joys of parenting. While it used to be the case that young children almost always lived with their mothers and “visited” with their fathers, things are different now.

You and the mother have the same rights when it comes to raising your child. If you and the mother live in the same area, you may be able to get roughly the same amount of time with your child as she does. Many children alternate weeks with their mom and their dad. Our Anna child custody attorneys will help you determine what kind of parenting schedule would work best for you and your children so that we can fight to assert your rights as a dad.

Contact an Anna, Texas Fathers' Rights Attorney

The Ramage Law Group is committed to bringing dads and their children together. Our experienced Collin County paternity and child custody lawyers for dads will do all we can to help you get a fair child custody arrangement. Contact us at 972-562-9890 to consult with an attorney.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Words cannot truly express the gratitude I have for Claudia Brice and the Ramage Law Group. They stood by me through a year long custody battle that was one of the hardest seasons of my life. When my son’s dad tried to take away the most important person in my world just to avoid child support, I knew I needed someone strong, relentless, and compassionate and that’s exactly what I found.  I had the privilege of working closely with Claudia Brice, Jackie Bell, and Caitlyn Politz, and every single one of them went above and beyond. They were organized, responsive, and immediately took action to protect my son and me. They made me feel cared for not just as a client but as a person.

Claudia is more than just an attorney she is a SUPERWOMAN in law and a true fighter with the heart of a protector. She is humble, kind, and understanding, yet fierce in the courtroom. She made sure I understood my rights and options every step of the way and even in the middle of all the stress and heartache, her funny sense of humor made me laugh when I thought I couldn’t anymore. Sitting beside her in court, I felt a peace and confidence I never thought I’d feel during such a painful time, because I knew she was fighting as if it were her own family on the line.

I will forever recommend Claudia Brice and the Ramage Law Group to anyone facing a family battle. Claudia, thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Ms. Thomas, Attorney at Law, and the entire Ramage team ,for their outstanding representation of my daughter’s interests. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication were instrumental in the successful resolution of our case.
From our very first meeting, I was impressed by their attentive listening and thoughtful understanding of the complex issues involved. Their wise counsel brought me peace of mind throughout the process, and their ongoing support and availability made a difficult time much easier.
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