Paternity

Paternity Lawyer  / Fathers' Rights Attorneys

Being a dad is an important responsibility. When paternity is questioned or alleged by either parent or by authorities, or even when both parents agree about the parentage of a child born outside of marriage, a family court needs to make a judgment about the paternity question. The fathers’ rights attorneys at DADSLAW, INC. can advise you of your rights and guide you through the process of proving or disproving paternity.

In California, for example, there is a statute of limitations for establishing or disputing paternity of a child born during a marriage. If you are married to the mother and don't believe you are the father, you only have until the child is 2 years old to establish or dispute paternity.  Once the child is over 2 years old, you are responsible for paying child support until that child is 18 years old.

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You are sure you ARE the dad. The mother may acknowledge that you are the dad, too. But if a child was born outside of a marriage, you need to go to court and get a judgment stating that the child is indeed yours. Without legally establishing paternity, you have no legal right to child custody or visitation. By taking a blood test, going to court, and establishing legal paternity, you will ensure your parental rights are recognized and protect your child’s rights. The paternity lawyers at DADSLAW, INC. can help.

You believe you are NOT the dad. Did the child’s mother claim you are the dad? Are you being threatened with having to pay child support for a child you don’t believe is yours? A blood test or DNA test will confirm or deny that you are the father.

Did your wife have a child you don’t believe is yours? You have two years from the child’s birth to challenge the paternity. Our paternity lawyers can explain the law to you and let you know your options.

No matter where you live, if you are a dad and you have a paternity, child custody , or divorce case , contact  the paternity lawyers experienced with fighting for the rights of men and fathers – DADSLAW, INC. We represent men in paternity and custody matters in Southern California and throughout the U.S. through our nationwide network of DADSLAW, INC., affiliates.