Paternity
Definition:
Paternity refers to the legal father of a child. Issues of paternity
come up often in child support cases, adoptions, inheritance, and health care.
Establishing paternity gives fathers legal rights to make decisions for their
child. Paternity will also allow mothers to receive child
support benefits for their child.
Consequences of Paternity:
Issues with establishing paternity can have emotional and financial implications. Not establishing paternity can prevent a child from having proper care and finances prevent them from securing future inheritance. It can also prevent children to access their personal information in the future and know about the health risks of their paternal family. Even during DNA testing, there may be a possibility that the results of paternity are incorrect. This can be a result of lab errors, fraudulent results and proof of infertility or sterility.What a Lawyer can do for you:
To protect the rights of your child, it is important to check with a paternity lawyer. Each state has a different law that governs paternity. A lawyer can let you know what the laws are and the ways in which to handle any paternity issues that may come up. A paternity lawyer utilizes all medical and legal resources to settle paternity disputes.Lawyer Referral Service:
If you are being involved in paternity dispute, Attorney Search Network can find you a family lawyer who can handle your case. Contact us today to find a paternity lawyer near you.
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