Lowell Area Attorney Protecting the Rights of Noncustodial Parents
Many parents worry about how a divorce will change their relationship with their children. Many fathers are afraid of becoming an "every other weekend" dad, and both mothers and fathers want their rights protected. At the Merrimack Valley Law Office of John K. Leslie, P.C., we can help. We use 29 years of legal experience to help parents protect their rights in matters of Massachusetts child custody.
We often tell our clients that Massachusetts law tries to put mothers and fathers on equal footing when it comes to child custody. Although the law aims to be fair, the help of an experienced lawyer is often necessary to truly protect your rights.
Because of the way many homes are structured before a divorce, the mother often serves as the primary caretaker of the children while the father is away working. Unfortunately, this arrangement can have a negative impact on fathers when child custody is determined. But an experienced attorney like John K. Leslie knows the legal arguments and understands the historical circumstances important to the judges in making such decisions. Focused on getting results, he goes to great lengths to protect clients' rights to time with their children and protecting the children's need to have two involved parents.
Protecting Fathers' Rights Through Creative Parenting Time Solutions
At the Law Office of John K. Leslie, P.C., we know that children need both parents to grow properly. Infants and young children especially need the guidance of two caring parents. So, we help protect fathers' rights and the rights of noncustodial mothers and fathers, knowing that children need both parents and that neither parent's role should be unnecessarily limited after a divorce.
We help our clients develop creative child custody solutions that keep noncustodial parents involved in their children's lives. Sometimes, this involves scheduling extracurricular activities or evening hours together. Other times, parents can agree to phone and computer contact with children. Our law firm offers personal service, so we can negotiate and draft real solutions that work for your needs.
Contact John K. Leslie, P.C., About Mothers' and Fathers' Rights
To talk with us about protecting your right to be with your child, contact our Chelmsford, Massachusetts, law office at 978-934-9100. In many cases, an initial 30-minute consultation is offered at no charge. We accept most major credit cards.
