New York

Fathers rights in New York are established by law. These legal rights relate to paternity, custody and child support.

Paternity: You have the right to have paternity established if you believe a child might be yours. The court will order the testing. If you are determined to be the father, you will have equal rights in all major decisions regarding the child, such as whether or not to place it for adoption.

Custody: Your fathers rights in New York allow you to seek custody of your children. Custody may include sole or physical custody or legal custody that secures your legal rights to regular visitation with your kids. Custody also gives you right to be involved in key decisions regarding your childrens education, religious upbringing, involvement in activities such as sports or music and much more.

Child Support: Many New York fathers receive child support payments when they have sole or joint custody of the kids. The court will order a financial evaluation and the level of child support will be determined.

These are your New York fathers rights. If you have questions about them or would like help in securing them, contact an attorney with proven success protecting the rights of fathers in New York.