UNDER DEVELOPMENT
A Tennessee 501c3 Non-Profit
Historically in Tennessee, fathers only received an average of 21.8% of parenting time.
The Problem: The Disconnect
The Challenge
Estranged fathers in Tennessee often face immense legal and financial barriers when seeking to maintain a relationship with their children, particularly when custody is unilaterally restricted by an ex-spouse/partner.
Emotional Trauma
The profound pain of Father’s and Children being wrongfully separated from one another.
Legal Disparity
While Tennessee law is gender-neutral, fathers often report feeling disadvantaged in the family court system. Historically in Tennessee, fathers only received an average of 21.8% of parenting time, one of the lowest in the US - (source Custody X Change).
Financial Strain:
The high cost of family law litigation (attorney fees, court costs, testing) makes securing rights unattainable for many, especially when already paying child support.
Lack of Specialized Support:
A critical gap exists for organizations dedicated specifically to legal advocacy and financial aid for fathers in this vulnerable position.
WHY FAO MATTERS
Who are we?
Fathers Advocacy Organisation (FAO), or DAD Org, is a Tennessee-based 501c3 non-profit dedicated to ensuring that children have the right to a meaningful relationship with their fathers.
Wrongful Alienation
The stark reality is that many good fathers are being wrongfully alienated from their children. They face a daunting and expensive legal battle when an estranged partner restricts access, leaving them without the financial means or legal know-how to fight for their parental rights in court.
Solution
Our Solution is Simple and Direct: We fill this critical gap by providing expert legal advice and direct, needs-based Litigation Aid Grants to fathers across Tennessee.
OUR INITIATIVES
Legal Empowerment
Know Your Rights
Free/low-cost initial legal consultations, document preparation assistance, and referrals to vetted "fathers' rights" attorneys.
Education & Support
Legal Advice Clinic
Monthly workshops on Tennessee family law (custody, co-parenting plans, legitimation, etc.) and peer-to-peer support groups.
Financial Relief
Litigation Aid Fund
Direct, needs-based financial grants to fathers for attorney retainers, mediation costs, and court fees.
