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Father’s Rights & Paternity Attorney in Rancho Cucamonga

Attorney Taylor WarnerPaternity can be a difficult legal issue when the two parents are not married. In addition to establishing paternity, there are additional questions about what that parent can or must do. The attorneys at The Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC represent parents and those who are alleged to be parents.

When a father denies paternity, there are steps you can take to legally establish it. However, this matter cuts both ways. A father can also initiate proceedings to show that they are the father. In either event, you are potentially dealing with disagreements along the way that may even involve the court.

Call The Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC to discuss your paternity issue. Before you take any action, it is essential to understand the implications and ramifications after speaking with a paternity attorney. Call us today at (909) 466-5575 to schedule an initial consultation or fill out a contact form so we can discuss your specific family law needs.

The Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC is located at 10535 Foothill Blvd, Suite 235 Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 (open in Google Maps). Our office is located on the South East corner of Foothill & Haven just one block away from the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court and we handle cases throughout San Bernardino & Riverside Counties.

Paternity Can Be Complex When the Parents Are Not Married

Paternity covers several crucial issues relating to a child. This matter is especially important when the two parents are not married at the time that the child was born. The father may wish to establish paternity, so they have the right to spend time with the child and be a part of the decision-making process. The mother may want to indicate paternity, so the father can be ordered to pay child support.

If the parents are married at the time that the child was born, paternity would be presumed. The father would automatically have the same rights as any other father. Since the parents are married, there are no issues regarding child support.

First, both parents can sign a voluntary declaration of paternity at the hospital after the baby is born. That is the easiest route to establishing paternity, and it is what most parents do. Then, the non-custodial parent would be obligated to pay the other child support if they are not living together. The parents would need to work out an agreement about how both parents will play a role in the child’s life. If the father does not sign the declaration, it does not mean that paternity cannot be established by either parent in the future.

Establishing Paternity of a Child

If the child was born outside of marriage, the mother may claim that a certain man is the father of the child. At that point, the man has two options:

  • They can do nothing, which would be akin to acknowledging paternity of the child
  • They can file an answer that denies they are the father

If the man files an answer in the case, he would request genetic testing. The results of the test would establish whether he is the father. If he is, the father would then have both the rights and obligations that accompany being a father. Once paternity is established, it will remain in place.

How Paternity Changes the Legal Picture

Once paternity is established, the father:

  • Could seek visitation rights
  • Would be obligated to pay child support (child support would be calculated in accordance with California’s Guidelines, as they would in every other case)
  • Could file for custody at some point and be entitled to a court hearing

Paternity is not always just about being the biological parent of the child. One could end up in a role where they take on paternity. For example, there are complex issues of paternity when two people are involved in a same-sex relationship. One parent may have legal rights and obligations, even if they are not a biological parent.

Once paternity is established, it is not just about child support. The father has the right and ability to be a part of their child’s life. The parents may then have to figure out what role the father would play, with the baseline being that they have the ability to see their child and be a part of the decision making.

However, the father may put themselves in a worse position if they have resisted paternity for many years, or they did not sign the declaration of paternity at the hospital. While the father does have some rights to participate in the child’s life, it would be difficult for them to take a full role in decision making if the mother has been doing it for years.

Contact a Paternity Attorneys Today

Get legal help today for your paternity matter, or any other legal issue, by calling a paternity attorney at The Law Office of Taylor B. Warner, APLC. We do many things well, including listening and advocating for you to the fullest extent possible. Call us today at (909) 466-5575 to schedule an initial consultation or fill out a contact form to schedule an appointment with one of our paternity lawyers.

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