One of the most important things fathers seeking custody should do is pay child support payments. If the support agreement is informal, they should create a paper trail proving the payments are being made. Meanwhile, fathers should make every effort to build a strong relationship with their child. This could include calling the child often to check up on his or her well-being. It could also include attending the child's important social events, including birthday parties, school plays and religious functions.
Fathers seeking custody can also help their case by maintaining accurate