Dutchess County Fathers’ Rights Attorney
Protecting Fathers’ Rights to Custody & Visitation
During a regular divorce proceeding, it can be understandably easy to lose track of all that is going on if you attempt to handle it without the advice and guidance of a divorce attorney. Amidst the hustle and changes, people may have their best interests pushed aside. In some cases, they are intentionally forgotten or ignored.
In recent years, there has been concern over fathers’ rights, or lack thereof, in divorces, especially when it comes to child custody. There seems to be a social bias against men that assumes they do not have the parental instincts necessary to care for and raise a child. At the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC, our Dutchess County fathers' rights attorneys are here to reverse that bias and support fathers in their time of need.
Contact our firm for the fair and honest family law representation you require.
Ensuring Equal Rights Remain Equal
There is nothing in New York State’s legislature that claims a father in a marriage has less parental rights or responsibilities than the mother of his children based solely on the fact that he is a male. Men deserve an equal chance to prove that they should have primary or sole physical and legal custody of their children. Only state-approved issues should be weighed when determining custody rights.
You may not be granted full or primary custody of your children if:
- You are not financially stable
- You have a violent criminal history
- Your occupation requires that you travel frequently
The absurdity of challenging a father's rights by virtue of his sex becomes even clearer when you consider same-sex divorces. In a marriage between two men, who should be considered the father and lose some of their inherent rights? To keep matters fair and balanced, as they should always be, parents must be viewed equally in the eyes of the law, whether they be a father or a mother.
How can a father win custody of his child? Our blog shares insight on the New York laws regarding child custody for fathers.
Legal Support for Fathers in Divorce Proceedings
Your complex family law dispute can only become more intricate and difficult if your rights as a father are being questioned. To avoid getting tangled up in litigation, and possibly provide a much needed buffer zone between you and your spouse, allow our fathers' rights lawyers in Dutchess County to represent you. You will find that our dedication to our clients is truly second-to-none, and that your best interests are never out of focus or left behind.
Call (845) 605-4330 for a consultation and safeguard your paternal rights today.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
READ WHAT PAST CLIENTS HAD TO SAY
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"Unfortunately some of the hardest times in our lives we need an attorney to help guide us through such emotional and uncertain and scary period"Unfortunately some of the hardest times in our lives we need an attorney to help guide us through such emotional and uncertain and scary period. Choosing the best attorney can take away some of the fear and anxiety Dennis and his absolutely amazing team have held my hand and calmed my nerves on more than one occasion Stacey is always on the other end of the phone to reassure me that it is a process and it will be ok.I have found such comfort in Dennis his knowledge and strong confidence that he and his team have it all under control allows me to focus on myself and my children while they handle my case. I highly recommend this firm!- Jennifer Garofolo
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"I am extremely thankful for having received the best representation from my attorney Kristen D. Farris for a temporary order of protection case against my soon to be ex-husband."
I am extremely thankful for having received the best representation from my attorney Kristen D. Farris for a temporary order of protection case against my soon to be ex-husband. Everything went so smooth with her amazing expertise and professionalism. In the court, she took charge right away and everything was just so well. I was so relieved! The outcome of the case was perfect and the case settled without any issues. I had no chance to stress! Finally, the office staff was so friendly and the communication, which was mostly through e-mail, was perfect. I am looking forward to working with Kristen with the next steps of getting a divorce. God answered my prayer when I asked for a great attorney :) I was so nervous but thankfully everything went so well!!!
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"Kristen and Erika were wonderful to work with. Very professional, yet compassionate. They thoroughly explained everything in understandable terms."
Kristen and Erika were wonderful to work with. Very professional, yet compassionate. They thoroughly explained everything in understandable terms. Both Kristen and Erika were prompt in all communications and kept me informed throughout.
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"Tough, gracious, generous, and committed describe Kristen’s qualities as my attorney."
Tough, gracious, generous, and committed describe Kristen’s qualities as my attorney. And much thanks to the paralegal team as well. Their combined experience provided prompt support whenever I had any questions and helped talk me through my situation and to provide clarity. I can’t thank Kristen and her team enough for the all hard work and kindness through the process.
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"Christal Prinz is OUTSTANDING! She has compassion and a wealth of knowledge about the law."
Christal Prinz is OUTSTANDING! She has compassion and a wealth of knowledge about the law. She has a good common-sense approach as well. It was a delight to work with her considering the circumstances and nuances of my case and the law.
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"I am so thankful I found this law office to handle my divorce. Kristen was a pleasure to deal with and handled my divorce flawlessly. Communication was always very fast, and always very clear."
I am so thankful I found this law office to handle my divorce. Kristen was a pleasure to deal with and handled my divorce flawlessly. Communication was always very fast, and always very clear. I highly recommend! Couldn’t have been handled better. Thank you.
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"The guidance and knowledge they provided was immeasurable."I am so grateful for the wonderful team that assisted me through one of the most difficult times of my life. The guidance and knowledge they provided was immeasurable.- Jessica Conklin
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"I am happy to recommend DRV Law and Kristen F. specifically. As a father divorcing an intractable and vengeful spouse, I was terrified of how the court would treat a father vs a mother, as well as of how my ex could muddy and delay the process."I am happy to recommend DRV Law and Kristen F. specifically. As a father divorcing an intractable and vengeful spouse, I was terrified of how the court would treat a father vs a mother, as well as of how my ex could muddy and delay the process. And all in the midst of a pandemic that made everything more complicated. Kristen and her team’s legal advice was consistently spot on, the office’s communication was regular and helpful, and their billing was fair and understandable. You won’t be disappointed in them!- A.B.