La Porte Paternity And Father’s Rights Attorney
Officially establishing paternity can be very important for both parents and children in La Porte, Indiana. It can help to define rights and responsibilities regarding physical child custody, child support, legal custody rights – decision-making power in the child’s life – and much more. Questions about paternity need to be resolved before these next steps can be taken.
Here at Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc., we are attorneys who are known for being caring and compassionate, as these can often be emotional issues. At the same time, we are highly experienced in paternity law, and we are lawyers who will fight aggressively for our clients’ rights when necessary. You can trust us to put you first and help you find legal solutions when you need them most. We also offer completely free initial consultations.
How Is Paternity Determined?
Paternity can be determined in a variety of different ways. When married couples have a child, paternity is often assumed, but unmarried couples can sign a legitimation form. Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity is when both people agree.
However, there are some situations in which couples cannot agree. A man may claim that he is the father as he attempts to get custody rights to maintain a relationship with his child, or he may claim that he is not the father if he does not want to be forced to pay child support. An involuntary acknowledgment of paternity will be needed to determine exactly what rights and responsibilities he has.
This is most often done through DNA testing, which can be done through blood or saliva tests. These are 99% accurate, so modern paternity testing can be a definitive way to initially establish paternity and move forward to address these other areas of family law.
Call For A Consultation
As noted, we offer free consultations with no obligation to work with us and no strings attached. If you want to know what legal options you have or what next steps to take when determining paternity in Indiana, just call 219-444-4322 or use the online contact form to schedule your consultation now.