I have seen too many friends who are amazing men and wonderful fathers face unfair treatment in the divorce and child support process. These fathers, committed to being part of their children's lives, are often marginalized by the current legal framework. This injustice needs to end. It takes two parents to bring a child into the world, and both should be actively involved in their child's upbringing. Fathers’ rights matter.

In New York, child support laws tend to favor one parent over the other, often leaving fathers with little to no say in the important decisions regarding their children's lives. This imbalance isn't just unjust for fathers—it disrupts the family dynamic and deprives children of balanced parenting. Studies have consistently shown that children benefit from the involvement of both parents. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 80% of custodial parents are mothers, highlighting a clear bias in the system.

We are calling for a review and amendment of child support laws in New York to ensure fair treatment of fathers. The legal system should reflect the importance of both parents' roles in a child's development. This includes equipping fathers with equal legal rights and recognition in cases of custody, support, and visitation.

Concrete steps must be taken, such as establishing explicit guidelines ensuring equitable financial obligations, promoting shared parenting plans, and creating support structures that address the unique challenges fathers face during family court proceedings.

The bias against fathers in custody battles is a pervasive issue that has gone on for too long. New York has an opportunity to set an example for the rest of the nation by fostering fairness, equality, and, ultimately, prioritizing the wellbeing of children.

Parental alienation is a deeply damaging dynamic in which one parent deliberately distances a child from the other parent, often through manipulation, false narratives, or emotional pressure. While this issue can affect any parent, fathers are particularly vulnerable, especially in family court systems where traditional biases may still exist.

Countless fathers find themselves unjustly cut off from their children's lives not because of any wrongdoing, but due to a toxic pattern of alienation by the other parent. This not only causes immense pain for the fathers involved but also harms the emotional well-being and development of the children caught in the middle.

Sign this petition to urge lawmakers in New York to change the status quo and create a more equitable environment for fathers fighting to be with their children.

Might I add this does not negate the fact that this also does happen to mothers, women who have been falsely accused and treated unfairly. This is not about a debate of parents. This is solely to discuss the specific matter. 

This may not affect you directly but it may affect your friends, family and loved ones. It could happen to your son one day. Lord knows we pray for this to end. Your support in making fathers rights matter is a blessing. 

Thank you.