Lawrenceville Paternity Attorney
Establishing Paternity
When an unmarried mother is seeking support from the child's biological father through the legal system, she will need to establish paternity. Evidence of a signed Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement form, which is completed at the time of the child's birth, is one way for a mother to prove paternity. If the form was not signed when the child was born, paternity can also be established through DNA testing. Once paternity has been verified by the court, the biological father is considered legally responsible for the child, and can be ordered to pay support. Establishing paternity will also give the father custody and visitation rights. The establishment of paternity can not only be requested by a mother, but also:
- The child
- Any relative responsible for the care of the child
- The Department of Human Services in matters pertaining to public assistance
- The alleged father of the child
The biological father of the child also has the option of pursuing custody and visitation rights through the legitimation process. If you are a mother or father that is seeking to establish paternity, speak with a Lawrenceville divorce lawyer to find out about your rights and legal options. Paternity laws can be extremely complex. With the help of a skilled divorce attorney, you can find out exactly what steps need to be taken regarding your particular circumstances.
Lawrenceville Divorce Lawyer Serving Gwinnett County
Paternity can become an important issue to resolve for many different reasons. The Law Office of Robert L. Booker has represented numerous clients in paternity cases, and can give you legal advice regarding any paternity matter. We are knowledgeable family lawyers that understand the depth and breadth of paternity laws, and can help you accomplish your objectives in this area. Our firm is available to answer any questions you have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact a Lawrenceville paternity lawyer for legal advice and representation if you are seeking to establish paternity.