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A Father’s Rights in Divorce

By michael - Last updated: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - Save & Share - One Comment

Father and ChildrenOn Tuesday, the National Post reported on the disappearing of women’s studies courses in Canadian universities, and said that this is a good thing because they feel women’s studies courses have caused the family law and court system irreparable damage by encouraging the thought process that all men are controlling, abusive and incapable of basic child care.

While few of these courses are indeed as extreme as the Post portrays, this movement has definitely changed how people conduct their daily business. For example, equal opportunity employers may encourage applicants who are women to identify themselves as such on a job form rather than putting more emphasis on their qualifications or talents.

These ideals have put men and fathers at a seeming disadvantage with regards to divorce, separation and child custody.

A father has the same rights to a child as the mother does, in the eyes of Canadian law, until determined otherwise by a judge.

The idea that courts will generally side with the mother comes from the court attempting to rule for what is best for the child while remaining practical. Generally, the mother may be the primary caregiver, has remained home with the child since birth, or the father has been the one to leave the marital home in the event of a marriage breakdown. These factors influence the court’s custody decision, but they are not always a standard representation of each family situation, and circumstances can often be the direct opposite or both parents can be equally loving, responsible and fit to be a welcomed part of their children’s lives.

The most logical way to ensure a fair divorce and custody settlement is to build your divorce case with a reputable divorce lawyer. Call Niren and Associates Family Law Practice at 416 222 4555 or e-mail info@divorcesupport.ca for a confidential consultation.

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One Response to “A Father’s Rights in Divorce”

Comment from David S
Time January 28, 2010 at 9:52 am

Thank you for this Article. Fathers’ right to be a meaningful part of their childrens’ lives, have been eroded to the point of non-existence. My research suggests that this is a phenomenon consistent throughout the industrialized nations. Children who are alienated from their fathers are more likely later in life to have emotional/behavioral problems, suffer from depression, drop out of school, fail in their jobs, and suffer from other social problems.

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