Mothers’ Rights Lawyers Standing Up for Clients’ Rights in Worcester County

In the past, courts often seemed to favor mothers over fathers when determining custody. This was based on the fact that most mothers did not work so their primary responsibility was the care of the children and the home. Courts often believed that children required consistency which led to favoring whichever parent acted as their primary caretaker during the marriage. Today, Massachusetts law has evolved so that the presumption that a mother is automatically a better caregiver no longer prevails. Additionally, many judges take the view that, when a relationship ends, many things need to change. They believe it is more important that children maintain a consistent and substantial relationship with both parents.

As a mother, you may have valid reasons to believe it is in your children’s best interests to primarily live with you or for you have sole custody. If this is your contention, you will have to prove it to the court if their father fails to agree with this. This can be a difficult and challenging prospect. However, our Worcester mothers’ rights lawyers are prepared to fight for you to protect your rights. We can assess your custody situation to determine the best way to handle your case going forward.

Learn more about how we can protect your parental rights by contacting O’Connor Family Law online or at (774) 315-4220 for a consultation.

Mothers’ Rights to Custody in Massachusetts

Very few issues are more stressful than the idea of losing precious time with your kids. In a custody dispute, you may face allegations from the children’s father about your parental fitness. You may also face threats of a withdrawal of financial support if you fail to agree to a share custody arrangement. Some father may try to become a “super dad” before the court to prove their parental fitness even if their involvement with the kids was minimal before the divorce.

Attempting to manage these threats and tactics on your own can be overwhelming. These are the types of situations where an attorney can advocate for your mothers’ rights by helping you paint an accurate picture of each parent’s role in the children’s lives. You can also respond to any unfair or false accusations made against you. It is very important that these arguments are brought up from the very start of your case. If you believe your children will not be best served by shared custody, it is vital that you retain the services of one our attorneys as soon as possible.