Portland Child Custody, Visitation & Fathers’ Rights

Representing Fathers during Child Custody and Visitation Matters in Portland, Oregon

When parents decide that they no longer wish to remain in a relationship with one another, and there are children involved, the parents will most likely have to deal with the issue of child custody and visitation.  In the past, it was automatically assumed that mothers would get custody of the children in the event of a divorce, legal separation, or break up.  However, much has changed in recent years, and more and more fathers are getting custody of their children, as well as being awarded visitation rights.

Child Custody vs. Visitation

The concept of child custody and visitation is similar in that both are geared toward fostering good, strong relationships between children and their parents.  Yet, there are distinct differences. 

Child custody refers to the physical and legal relationship a parent has with his or her child.  When a parent is awarded child custody, he or she will either be partly or solely responsible for the overall health and well-being of the child.  For example, if a parent is awarded sole physical custody, the child will live with the parent on a daily basis, and the parent will be responsible for caring for the child.

Visitation is more of a right than a relationship, as the term refers to the right of a non-custodial parent to see, spend time with, and visit his or her child.  

If you are a father who has questions related to child custody or visitation, you should contact a knowledgeable Portland father’s rights attorney.

Portland Fathers’ Rights & Child Custody Attorneys

Our experienced law firm is dedicated to helping fathers who need assistance with child custody and visitation matters in Portland, Oregon.  We work closely with fathers who wish to overcome unfair treatment and who are seeking equality during all family law matters.  Our Portland fathers’ rights attorneys have successful track records when it comes to helping fathers obtain custody of their children and also when it comes to protecting fathers’ visitation rights.  We are aggressive, yet understanding litigators who believe that fathers have the same rights as mothers, and should be treated fairly during all legal proceedings.

If you are a father who would like to learn more child custody and visitation, you should begin working with a trustworthy Portland family lawyer immediately!