Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Fathers legal rights

do single fathershave the same legal rights to their child as married fathers?


Asked on 2/21/09, 4:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
J. Douglas Barics Law Office of J. Douglas Barics

Re: Fathers legal rights

In general, yes. The only difference is that husbands are presumed to be the father of the children, while unmarried fathers must first establish paternity.

J. Douglas Barics

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Answered on 2/22/09, 1:51 pm
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Re: Fathers legal rights

Single fathers are entitled to visits and joint custody as well as married fathers.

Sincerely,

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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Answered on 2/21/09, 5:25 pm


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