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There are many people who assume that after a divorce or a legal separation, primary child custody will automatically be awarded to the mother.  Yet, this is not the case in the state of Florida.

According to the family laws of the state, the court must give equal consideration to both the mother and father when reviewing a child custody case.  Then, the court must make a decision that is in the best interests of the child involved. 

In some cases, the court may rule that primary custody be awarded to the father or the mother.  In others, the court may order that joint physical and legal custody be awarded.  The decision of the court will depend upon the child's needs and other factors, such as the health of both parents and even the child's preference.

If you have questions about child custody in Florida, now is the perfect time to consult a Jacksonville family law attorney by contacting Ellerin & Hutchinson.

All too often, the rights of fathers are overlooked, especially during family law proceedings.  Traditionally, mothers were the ones who were awarded child support and child custody, but as the years have evolved, so too have father's rights.  Now, more and more fathers are experiencing the same advantages that mothers have for decades as the laws have changed to protect the bonds fathers have with their children.

Anytime fathers are going through a family law matter and they have reason to believe that their parental rights have been violated, it is important that they speak with a Jacksonville father's rights attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson.  For years, our law office has been working with fathers throughout the state of Florida who have merely wanted to preserve the relationships they have with their children.

At Ellerin Hutchinson, we are strong advocates of father's rights and always do all that we can to preserve relationships between dads and their kids.  Whether clients are involved in heated child custody battles or need their child support payments modified, Ellerin Hutchinson can protect your parental rights.

Contact us today to discuss your Jacksonville family law matter!

The courts are supposed to modify a child support arrangement if one parent proves they are no longer able to keep up with the payments due to a significant change in circumstances.

That’s how it’s supposed to be, but a judge in Las Vegas has failed to reduce a man’s child support obligations, despite the fact he is earning hundreds of thousands of dollars less in income.

At the time Anthony Fernandez divorced his ex-wife he was making $500,000 to $4 million a year in the stock market. But now that the economy is worse and the stock market has soured Fernandez makes $3,000 a month selling cars.

Obviously unable to keep up with his $80,000 a year in child support, Fernandez asked the Nevada Supreme Court to reduce his child support obligations. Instead of granting him a modification, the judge said he deserves a hearing in the district court to determine whether or not his drop in income warrants a modification.

Another element that should justify Fernandez’s request for a modification is that his ex-wife’s monthly income is now the same if not more than what Fernandez is bringing home.

A new report by Short Family Law and Attorney Litigators has found that more and more fathers are receiving primary custody of their children following a divorce. 

In the early 1990s, it seemed as if mothers were so clearly favored in matters of child custody. But now it is estimated that the number of fathers awarded primary custody is close to 50 percent.

The report suggests the statistic is indicative of the growing number of men who stay at home with the children while the mother works to support the family.  The court system is simply responding to the increase in the number of stay-at-home dads.

The report also indicates that more men are staying at home with their children, partly because many men have been laid off from their jobs due to the struggling economy.  In fact, research done by Working Mother Magazine revealed that approximately 75% of job loss was among men.

At one point, not very long ago, mothers were so obviously favored in matters involving child custody, child support, and alimony.  Today, judges recognize the vital role a father plays in his children’s lives, and now treat them equally when making decisions in regards to custody and support. Well, most of the time.  Unfortunately, even in these modern times fathers’ rights are still being overlooked or ignored for one reason or another. 

If you are a father who is going through a divorce or separation, or if you are fighting for custody or visitation rights, you should take a moment to contact attorney Scott Ellerin. As an experienced Jacksonville fathers’ rights lawyer, Mr. Ellerin has witnessed many men treated unfairly in the family court system, and is committed to helping his clients avoid this mistreatment.  Mr. Ellerin believes in the value a strong relationship between a man and his children, and can ensure your parental rights are not undermined by your ex-wife or girlfriend in any way.

Do You Feel Your Rights as a Father Are Being Ignored?

If you feel you are being treated unfairly in court, or if you feel your ex wife or girlfriend is trying to sabotage your custody or visitation rights, there are things that can be done to put an end to this.  When it comes down to it, the judge will base his or her decision on what is in the best interest of the child. An attorney can gather the evidence and testimony from social workers and child psychologists that will convince the judge that you deserve to have custody or visitation rights to your children.  An attorney can also help if your ex-wife or girlfriend is asking for an unreasonable amount of child support.  There is a fine line between providing enough money to ensure your child has the financial resources he or she needs, and being taken to the cleaner.  Mr. Ellerin can protect your best interest during child support hearings, and help you reach an arrangement that is fair to both you and your children.

Do not allow your rights to be ignored or overlooked in anyway.  Jacksonville father’s rights attorney Scott Ellerin can advocate your parental rights and ensure your case is resolve in a way that preserves the relationship you cherish with your kids.

Contact the Law Offices of Scott Ellerin today!