What Rights Do Unmarried Fathers Have in Oregon?
Even if you never married the mother of your child, you have a right to seek child custody and parenting time. Before a court will award an unmarried father parenting time or custody, it will first have to establish that you are the biological father of the child. After paternity is established, usually through a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity or DNA testing, an unmarried father will be able to argue for child custody, parenting time and child support. At the law office of Barbara M. Palmer in Eugene, Oregon, we provide experienced representation to men trying to establish rights as fathers. When unmarried fathers seek parenting time, they are usually successful. Unless there is a questionable past history, a court will most likely grant the father some amount of parenting time. It is in the best interests of a child for the child to have a good relationship with their father. To speak to a family law attorney about fathers’ rights, contact us to schedule an appointment.
