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.
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Why Thomas J. Daley 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which provides nearly 50/50 parenting time for fathers who live within 50 miles of their children, moving beyond the outdated 'weekend-only' schedules.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.
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