In a divorce, who do you think has more rights to the children? Most people would say the mother has more legal rights, while the father may only be awarded custody when she is demonstrably unfit to raise the children. In actuality, this is no longer the case; courts now award custody based solely on the welfare of the children and not the genders of the parents.

According to the child custody lawyers at Don Roberts Law Offices in Hilliard, OH, mothers and fathers in every state have equal rights to custody and will have their arrangement judged by their ability to provide a caring, stable environment. While judges may weigh factors, like income level, type of home environment, and criminal history, they are not supposed to determine that the children would be better off with any single parent based on their gender.

There are a few situations in which the court may decide that one parent is more suited to caring for a child, especially when an infant is still nursing. In this case, it's better for the child to be near their mother until they’re old enough for the arrangement to be evaluated later.

Child custody lawyers can be instrumental in minimizing the effect of bias on the outcome of your custody arrangement. For many years, families throughout Ohio have relied on the Don Roberts Law Offices for professional legal advice and compassionate guidance. Visit their website to learn more about their services today, or call (614) 777-4500 for a consultation with a respected child custody lawyer.

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