Facilitate reliable and court-recognized DNA testing to establish biological parentage with accuracy and legal validity.
Assist in legally recognizing paternity to secure parental rights and responsibilities, including custody and support.
Develop fair child support arrangements based on established paternity to ensure the child's financial needs are met.
Advocate for appropriate custody and visitation rights once paternity is confirmed, promoting the child's best interests.
Meet with our experienced attorney to discuss your paternity concerns and explore your legal options.
Coordinate DNA testing through accredited laboratories to provide legally admissible results.
Guide you through the legal process to establish paternity, secure parental rights, and finalize custody and support orders.
can the court order dNA testing? Yes! If there are concerns about the biological paternity of a child or multiple potential fathers, a court can order a DNA test at a reputable lab to assist in establishing paternity.
does signing the birth certificate establish paternity? No! Absent marriage at the time of birth or soon thereafter, only an adjudication of paternity will establish legal paternity and parental rights.
does paternity mean i have to pay child support? Not necessarily. The court will usually apply the best interest of the child standard and rule 32 to determine if child support is appropriate and the amount.
Will the child's last name change? Usually yes, but that can vary by agreement. Regardless, a new birth certificate will be issued if necessary to add the newly established father.
