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Establishment of Paternity
Paternity is the legal establishment of the father of a child.
Once paternity is established, the father will have certain legal rights and responsibilities such as custody/visitation and child support. If the parents were married when the child was born, the the husband is typically presumed to be the father. When a child is born out-of-wedlock, paternity may be established if the parents sign a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity before leaving the hospital where the child was born. In unmarried situations, paternity or parentage can also be established through the Local Child Support Agency or through the courts. Cases in which paternity is challenged or disputed, paternity testing can be done through DNA or genetic testing.
More About Establishment of Paternity
If you are involved in a paternity case, you will want to be familiar with how
paternity is established and the legal rights and responsibilities of the parents.
Having a general knowledge and awareness of common procedures and with the help of an
experienced family law attorney or divorce attorney, you can have greater assurance that you
are doing what is necessary to protect your parental rights, parental responsibilities, and
your relationship with your children. To present your case to Southern California divorce attorneys, divorce lawyers, and child custody attorneys in your area now, click here >>
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