Advocating for Fathers: Achieving Fairness in Family Law

At Prime Legal Solicitors, we firmly believe that fathers’ rights should be recognized and protected. Unfortunately, many fathers feel excluded or undervalued in family law disputes. While UK law is intended to treat parents equally, biases can still impact fathers’ relationships with their children.

How Prime Legal Solicitors Supports Fathers

Our experienced family law solicitors are dedicated to helping fathers maintain strong, meaningful connections with their children. We provide expert legal support to fathers facing parental responsibility disputes, child contact issues, and unfair child maintenance obligations.

Hassan Ansari, the head of our family law department, is a passionate advocate for fathers’ rights. With extensive experience in family law, Hassan has assisted numerous fathers in securing their legal rights and maintaining strong relationships with their children.

Common Challenges Fathers Face in Family Law

Fathers often encounter legal obstacles, including:

• Securing Parental Responsibility
• Dealing with Restricted Contact or Parental Alienation
• Managing Child Maintenance Obligations

Understanding Parental Responsibility

Parental responsibility, as defined by Section 3(1) of the Children Act 1989, includes the legal rights and duties parents have regarding their child’s care and property, such as:

• Deciding on education, religion, and general upbringing.
• Approving medical treatments.
• Managing travel documentation and naming rights.
• Determining living arrangements and appointing guardians.

Fathers automatically gain parental responsibility if:

• They are married to the child’s mother.
• Their name appears on the birth certificate (for registrations after 1st December 2003).
• They obtain a Parental Responsibility Agreement or a court order.
• They have a Residence Order or if the child resides with them.

If you are unsure about your parental rights, our team can help you secure the necessary legal recognition.

Addressing Child Contact Issues

Being denied access to your child can be emotionally distressing. Whether it’s a matter of restricted access or parental alienation, our legal team can act swiftly to protect your rights.

Legal Solutions for Contact Issues

• Applying for Child Arrangement Orders to formalize contact agreements.
• Enforcing existing court orders to ensure compliance.
• Handling disputes over education, healthcare, or living arrangements through Prohibited Steps Orders or Specific Issue Orders.

We prioritize non-adversarial solutions but are fully prepared to represent you in court if necessary.

Clarifying Child Maintenance Responsibilities

Child maintenance obligations vary based on the child’s living arrangements:

• If the child lives primarily with you, the other parent may owe maintenance.
• In cases of equal shared care, maintenance may not apply.

Our solicitors help fathers understand their financial obligations and appeal unfair Child Maintenance Service (CMS) decisions when necessary.

Why Choose Prime Legal Solicitors?

• Proven Success – We have helped numerous fathers secure fair outcomes in family law cases.
• Personalized Support – Our team understands the emotional and financial strain fathers face.
• Legal Expertise – We specialize in child custody, parental rights, and child maintenance disputes.

Get Expert Legal Support for Fathers’ Rights

At Prime Legal Solicitors, we are committed to helping fathers secure their rights and maintain meaningful relationships with their children.

Contact us today at 01706644144 or complete our online enquiry form for expert legal support.