The traditional structure of families includes a father that works, a mother that cares and children that are being raised. That has been how it worked until recently. Nowadays, both parents work with the ability to sustain themselves individually.
During a divorce and the subsequent child custody dispute, when the parents can’t agree on the terms concerning the welfare of their children, it is the court that decides for them. In Orange County, most courts lean towards giving primary care to the mother with the dad gaining only limited access to the child or children.
Many dads have questioned why they can’t have primary custody of their own children. Some believe that the traditional structure and roles of each family member is where the courts base their decisions. Unless if the mother is deemed unfit only will they decide awarding the father primary custody.
During a divorce and the subsequent child custody dispute, when the parents can’t agree on the terms concerning the welfare of their children, it is the court that decides for them. In Orange County, most courts lean towards giving primary care to the mother with the dad gaining only limited access to the child or children.
Many dads have questioned why they can’t have primary custody of their own children. Some believe that the traditional structure and roles of each family member is where the courts base their decisions. Unless if the mother is deemed unfit only will they decide awarding the father primary custody.
With the growing numbers of capable dads who act as househusbands and moms who work long hours, there’s some credence to this inquiry.
The rule of thumb is that custody is decided based on what is best for the welfare of the child. Unfortunately, there are still holes in the system that may or may not be necessarily beneficial to the child or the father.
This age saw many socio-economic changes. Women’s rights, gender equality, workplace equity, so on and so forth. These ideals are not particularly applicable only to women but also men, especially with the recent shift from the traditional structures to a reversal of roles in modern times.
While we can’t blame judges for leaning towards mothers, it is hoped that divorcing couples agree on a joint or shared custody arrangement – if there are no factors that could hinder it. If both parents are capable of taking good care of their children, and both are living within the same area, then both should be given equal opportunities at raising their child.
About The Author
Victor Dela Casa
is a Filipino-Canadian who spent over a decade working as a business
professional in Canada. Worked in IT, finance, marketing, international
trade, public service, project management and the maritime industry.
Earned degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines and
Business Administration Honours from Eastern College. Currently based in
the Philippines and working as a professional writer for a
multi-national business processes firm.
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