Some Seattle divorce attorneys advertise that they represent fathers and specialize in father’s rights in Seattle child custody cases. The truth is that Washington State family law does not distinguish between mothers and fathers as the law applies equally to all persons. A good
Seattle divorce attorneys represents her client’s best interests and the best interests of the children in a divorce proceeding. No Seattle divorce attorney works harder for fathers than for his other clients.
If mothers are granted primary residential custody more often than fathers are, it is because mothers are still more often the primary caregivers in American families. If fathers are given poor visitation schedules with their children, it is likely either because there is some problem with the father’s parenting or the father did not think it necessary to retain a qualified Seattle divorce attorney.
Obviously many changes have taken place in our culture over the last twenty or so years. With both parents working in most families, fathers often do perform more of the primary care taking duties than they did previously. It can be hard for a judge to decide which parent should be named the primary parent in the best interest of the children. However, an established
Seattle divorce attorney, and not just a name in the phone book, can help you resolve your Seattle child custody dispute in a way that is best for all parties. For the lawyers at McKinley Irvin, family law is not all about winning and losing, fighting and bickering. It is more about getting changing families to where they can live the best possible life after divorce or separation. Contact a Seattle divorce attorney at McKinley Irvin today with questions about Seattle divorce, child custody, child support, or any other Washington State family law matter.
