The decision to say or leave the marital home involves the consideration of emotional and economic factors. For some fathers, there is a real threat that leaving the marital home may affect their parental rights. If you hold this fear, you should consult with a fathers’ rights lawyer who can advise you on the best action to take based on the laws in your state. They may also help you create a written parenting agreement with the mother of your child to take effect after you move out of the home, pending an order of the court. As long as the court finds a parenting agreement to be in the best interest of the child, the courts will uphold the agreement.