Fathers’ Rights Attorneys in Salt Lake City
Protecting Fathers' Rights in Utah
Fathers face unique struggles in the family law courts. Only recently have the laws changed to give both parents equal parental rights. There is still a stigma against men in family law courts, but fathers are entitled to establish positive relationships with their children. At Lokken & Putnam, P.C., we fight to let fathers throughout Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights, and all of Utah play an active role in their child's life.
Schedule a consultation with a fathers’ rights attorney in Salt Lake City by calling (801) 829-9783.
How Does a Father Establish Paternity in Utah?
In Utah, fathers have different rights depending on whether or not they are married to the mother of the child. When a child is born to married parents, paternity is automatically established. Married fathers have the right to make decisions regarding legal, educational, health, religious, and welfare matters. However, unmarried fathers will face a few legal challenges when it comes to establishing paternity.
Unmarried fathers must prove paternity in one of two ways:
1) Taking a paternity test
2) Signing a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity
If there are any doubts over paternity, coming from either the mother or father, the father must take a paternity test. If the paternity test proves a biological connection, paternity is automatically established and the father has the right to file for child custody and visitation. The mother will then be able to file for child support.
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Helping Fathers with Custody & Parent Time Disputes
While fathers may assume that they will not get primary or sole custody of their child, the law states that the court must view both parents as equals. We help fathers establish paternity so that they can apply for custody.
Our proven child custody attorneys are happy to help fathers who want to spend time with their children. We will work with you to understand your unique case and make an effective argument for your hearing. At Lokken & Putnam, P.C., we treat fathers facing a family law case as real people going through a difficult time. We give clients our full attention and strive to be available for questions.
Addressing Child Support Concerns for Fathers
Child support is a contentious issue and these court orders are difficult to change after creation. At Lokken & Putnam, our attorneys have over 25 years of combined legal experience. We can assess your child support agreement and tell you if a modification is possible. We also help fathers who are not receiving the proper child support payments and work to enforce the terms of their agreements.
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Our Salt Lake City fathers’ rights attorneys build personal relationships with clients and give everyone fair and effective counsel. We understand that cases involving children are serious and we work to get fathers the results they deserve. Our team can handle the stress of your case and let you control your legal costs with our limited scope representation.
Call our family lawyers now at (801) 829-9783 or contact us online to get started.
Why Choose Lokken & Putnam, P.C.?
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