Can Fathers Who Work and Travel Get Custody?

If the father works and the mother is home with the kids, it is presumed that the mother will get custody in a divorce. Even if both parents work outside the home, there is an assumption that Mom will be awarded custody. In fact, many men stay in unhappy marriages because they fear they will lose their kids.

The family law attorneys of Edwards & Associates are skilled at putting working dads in position for shared custody or even full custody. We have developed a reputation as a leading law firm in Northern Georgia in the area of fathers' rights.

Divorce and Custody for Working Dads

In contested child custody, the court is charged with serving the best interests of the child. Some judges are open-minded to the idea that Dad is better suited for primary parenting responsibilities. Other judges need more convincing. Our lawyers practice in all Atlanta area family courts, and we are familiar with the philosophies and track records of each local judge. We use those insights to help fathers position themselves for a favorable ruling in custody proceedings.

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Income is not the criteria for working dads seeking custody. The court doesn't care how much money you make, but how much time you spend with your children on a day-to-day basis. Who takes them to after-school activities or the doctor? Who helps with homework? Do you play with your kids and take them places? Who attends school conferences and PTA meetings?

One barrier for working dads is availability, especially if you travel a lot for your job. We have helped fathers win custody by showing that the mother is just as busy with non-parenting activities. We have also helped traveling dads secure joint custody arrangements that work around their road schedule, such as alternating weeks of parenting time.

The bottom line is whether a working dad is involved with his children, and can "be there" to provide stability and guidance. Our legal team is skilled at showing why our client should get custody — or at least a greater amount of visitation — without painting the mother in a negative and unfair light. We also ensure that alimony and child support are adjusted accordingly when dads take on a bigger parenting role.

Call 404-841-0155 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers. We have offices in Atlanta (Buckhead), Lawrenceville and Dunwoody.