A father’s rights are no different than a mother’s rights. Fathers, however, may still fall victim to the antiquated maternal preference doctrine. It is no longer wise to automatically provide mothers with custody; however, sometimes, this still happens in court. You may find that the mother’s rights outweigh the father’s rights.nnIf a father is considering divorce, he should work with one of our Towson divorce lawyers to determine how he can gain custody or retain partial custody. Fathers may have been met with false accusations or have been told that they could not possibly retain custody.nnAs mentioned above, parents are screened to determine how they can care for the children. This is vitally important because a father’s concerns may not be taken seriously. When fathers want to raise issues like physical or emotional health, they should do so with the help of one of our attorneys. Making blind accusations without proof or documentation will not solve the problem.nnWe work with fathers to create a plan for a divorce that is appropriate for everyone, and we ensure that a father is heard throughout the child custody phase of the divorce. If fathers have been forgotten in the past, they can fire their lawyers and hire us right away. We will get to work on the case immediately so that the father has rightful representation.