Paternity & Unmarried Couples

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Paternity Attorney in Beaver Dam

For parents who are married, paternity or legal fatherhood is established at the birth of the child. In the event that the parents are not married, establishing legal fatherhood must be ordered by the court. Having the help and legal guidance of an accomplished West Bend family law attorney can help you to establish paternity in a timely manner. At Derr & Villarreal, LLC, we can provide you with qualified and passionate legal counsel to help you resolve paternity issues.

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The Benefits of Establishing Paternity & Legal Fatherhood

By having the court establish paternity, you can have the rights to:

Legal custody
Have your name on the birth certificate
Visitation rights
Be notified of any actions affecting the child
Ensuring your child can receive financial and medical support
Allowing for your child to have inheritance rights
Claiming a dependent on tax documents
Being able to challenge the adoption of the child
Submit a parenting plan

When the Father or Mother Doubts Paternity

If either parent doubts the legal fatherhood of the child, the parent can seek for the court to order a test to determine if the person is indeed the biological father. Should the test confirm they are the father, they can be required to pay child support. The father can also be required to provide insurance and cover health costs associated with the child.

Contact Our Oshkosh Paternity Lawyers!

At Derr & Villarreal, LLC, we can help ensure that your child receives the rights and support they need. We genuinely want to help our clients and their children. Our attorneys are qualified and experienced to help with paternity and other family law cases.