Fathers' Rights

Houston, TX Law Firm • Protecting the Rights of Fathers

In Texas, as in most other states, the interests of the child are the first concern of the law. At the Law Offices of Thomas A. Martin, our seasoned family law attorney knows that the interest of the child is best protected by being sure that both the mother and father are able to exercise his or her parental rights. We make sure that both parents, not just the mother, have the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and joys that go along with being a parent.

Contact our attorney at the Law Office of Thomas A. Martin for caring, aggressive, and personalized help in protecting your parental rights as a father even if you are the non-custodial parent. With reasonable fees and flexible payment options, we offer quality, client-oriented legal service in the area of family law, especially when it comes to fathers’ parental rights.

Fathers have Parental Rights and Responsibility

After the dissolution of a marriage—through divorce, separation, or annulment--or the birth of a child out of wedlock, each parent enjoys parental rights defined under Texas Family Code, and both the mother and the father are entitled to take part in the lives of their child. When resolving custody and visitation disputes, the court will determine whether sole or joint custody is appropriate. Joint custody, unlike sole custody, allows parents to share parental responsibilities relating to routine or important decisions depending on the type of physical custody. Visitation allows a non-custodial parent to have contact with the child, but limits their responsibilities.

Regardless of the type of custody involved and contrary to popular belief, a lawyer can help defend the right of every father to gain sole custody, or to:

• Receive information about their child
• Ensure that a child receives medical attention and/or consent to treatment in an emergency
• Consult with school officials regarding the child’s welfare and education 
• Confer with the other parent about major decisions in the child’s life
• Be notified in case of emergency

Contact our family law services at the Law Office of Thomas A. Martin to defend these rights. We offer dedicated and experienced service and want to protect fathers’ rights when it comes to their children. 

As a family law practice, we are proud to help fathers in Houston, Texas and the counties of southeastern Texas, including Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Jefferson, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Waller counties.

The Law Offices of Thomas A. Martin represents clients throughout Southeast Texas, including the cities of Houston, Galveston, Memorial, River Oaks, West University, Clear Lake, League City, Sugar Land, Pearland, Beaumont, Hempstead, Katy, Conroe, and all the communities in Brazoria County, Chambers County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Harris County, Jefferson County, Liberty County, Montgomery County, and Waller County.