50-STATE GUIDE
Father's Rights by StateThe 2026 Custody Playbook for Divorced Dads
Every state handles custody differently. Some presume 50/50. Others make Dads prove they deserve their kids. Find your state and know the rules before you file.
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In 38 states, judges don't have to give you 50/50.
The Dad in California gets a presumption. The Dad in Tennessee starts at zero. Which state are you in?
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Now You Know The Rules.What's Your Next Move?
Every week you wait costs you 4 more days. The average Dad who fights for 50/50 saves $182,400 over 18 years. Will you be that Dad?