Where can get free advice on how to get increased visitations/ joint custody for my child?

What are the legal rights of dads. Why are we always the parent who tends to suffer when a marriage dissolves?Where can get free advice on how to get increased visitations/ joint custody for my child?
I used to work for a child support enforcement agency. We didn't do custody issues, but while I was in court a lot of times custody issues would come up in the courtroom. Some ';noncustodial parents'; filed petitions on their own behalf in the clerk's office requesting increased visitation or joint custody. The folks who work in the clerk's office may not be able to technically give you legal advice, but they can direct you to the appropriate paperwork that you need to fill out to get a court date to make your request. Just go to (or call) the clerk's office in the court where you pay child support and find out! And if you end up with more than standard visitation (every other weekend, two weeks in the summer, alternating holidays) then you may be entitled to a reduction in child support payments because you will be supporting the child more while he/she is in your home for that increased amount of time.





By the way, there is always the possibility that your ex will get an attorney. One way or another if you're on speaking terms, it might be in your best interest to try to get her agreement on the increased visitation/custody issue.





Good luck! I hope things work out - I think it is usually best for everyone if a kid's father is interested in him/her!Where can get free advice on how to get increased visitations/ joint custody for my child?
Your access arrangements should be set up when you part so the problem does not worsen. Next consult a legal executive to arrange formal visitation rights. Their are free agencies for advice in the UK and USA. Mothers traditionally and statistically have proved to be the best carers for children, this does not help the case of fathers generally, the percentage of cases that get assessed lean in favor of the mother being less likely to abuse their children by use of alcohol or drugs.


























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I agree mate, with you 100% there.


Ive been going to court for 2 years now and have got time increased from 0 - 2hrs supervised - and am now at 5hours unsupervised.


At this rate he will stay the weekend when he is 30!


Anyway, advice......


Keep on with what you have and keep on asking for more, simple as that. But, only ask for what you can manage- its better to be consistent than frequent in the eyes of the court.


When you get parental responsibility your rights will increase and then you can ask for more.


You cant really expect more than one full weekend in two and half school holidays. This is what divorced fathers get.


Thats a good point, what are your circumstances?


Aim for that as its the best and over time as you show you are dependable you will be granted more.


Keep asking and keep on it. Good luck
Contact legal aid office or citizens rights Bureau. Other wise you can apply to the family courts, for extra visitation its usually agreed between both parties. A lot of dads now a days are raising their kids as once it was always the mother. Courts an welfare are finally realising that some dads are better carers than the mums. Its actually the kids that suffer they get tossed about they dont understand what is happening. Some mothers get angry tell kids dad doesnt love them which is wrong cos parents split they shouldnt use or lie to their kids.
hire a lawyer.. or contact the court in ur area. they should be able to give u some paperwk and brochures on how to deal w/these issues and how to obtain free legal advice..