Moving From "Weekend Dad" to Equal Co-Parent.
We document each parent's historical involvement in child caregiving to secure a possession schedule and support regime that serves your children's best interests.
Moving From "Weekend Dad" to Equal Co-Parent.
We document each parent's historical involvement in child caregiving to secure a possession schedule and support regime that serves your children's best interests.
Lauren S. Harris can helpFrequently Asked Questions
Is it true that mothers always win custody battles?
No. Father's win custody battles all the time. It is true that the children's primary caregiver usually prevails in contested custody cases and, at this point in our history, it's also true that mothers are more likely than not to be a child's primary caregiver.
How can I prove the mother is engaging in parental alienation?
Don't focus on that. First, there is no commonly accepted definition of "parental alienation" and therefore it is difficult to prove. Moreover, the most common definition of "parental alienation" is that the child can see no good in the disfavored parent and can see no wrong in the favored parent. That is rarely the case. More often, the other parent's behavior constitutes "parental interference", which can be proven and which courts frown upon.
How do I get a fifty-fifty or equal parenting time visition plan with my children?
Equal parenting time is a common goal for parents and, in many cases, it works out well for the children. When you are making your case, do not focus on YOUR rights--focus instead on YOUR CHILDREN'S rights. Your children have a right to a close relationship wiht both parents when both parents are able to provide a stable, non-violent environment. When you are arguing for a particular parenting plan, focus on explaining how the plan you propose is objectively better for the children than any other plan.
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Why Lauren S. Harris for Fathers' Parenting Rights?
Establishing Legal Paternity
For unmarried fathers, legal rights do not exist until paternity is formally established via an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) or a court order. We prioritize this first step to unlock your right to seek custody and access.
Joint Managing Conservatorship (JMC)
Texas law presumes that JMC—where both parents share the rights and duties of raising the child—is in the child's best interest. We fight to ensure you retain equal decision-making authority over health, education, and welfare.
Expanded Standard Possession (ESPO)
We aggressively pursue the Expanded Standard Possession Order, which provides nearly 50/50 parenting time for fathers who live within 50 miles of their children, moving beyond the outdated 'weekend-only' schedules.
Documenting Active Involvement
We help you compile a comprehensive 'Parenting Log'—documenting school attendance, medical appointments, and daily routines—to prove your historical role as a primary caregiver to the Court.
Refuting Gender Bias & Stereotypes
While the law is neutral, some biases persist. We use evidence-based strategies and character references to dispel 'visitor-only' stereotypes and present you as a stable, nurturing, and essential parent.
Establishing Legal Paternity
For unmarried fathers, legal rights do not exist until paternity is formally established via an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) or a court order. We prioritize this first step to unlock your right to seek custody and access.
Joint Managing Conservatorship (JMC)
Texas law presumes that JMC—where both parents share the rights and duties of raising the child—is in the child's best interest. We fight to ensure you retain equal decision-making authority over health, education, and welfare.
Expanded Standard Possession (ESPO)
We aggressively pursue the Expanded Standard Possession Order, which provides nearly 50/50 parenting time for fathers who live within 50 miles of their children, moving beyond the outdated 'weekend-only' schedules.
Documenting Active Involvement
We help you compile a comprehensive 'Parenting Log'—documenting school attendance, medical appointments, and daily routines—to prove your historical role as a primary caregiver to the Court.
Refuting Gender Bias & Stereotypes
While the law is neutral, some biases persist. We use evidence-based strategies and character references to dispel 'visitor-only' stereotypes and present you as a stable, nurturing, and essential parent.