Attorneys Representing People in Paternity Disputes
Paternity disputes can revolve around a variety of issues affecting both married couples and unwed parents. From child support and child custody to visitation, evidence of paternity is necessary before a court will make a legal decision concerning a child. It is important for people who are concerned about their parental rights to hire an experienced lawyer to represent them in court.
At the Baird Law Group in Tampa, Florida, we represent and defend people in disputes about the paternity of a child. Children born during marriage are presumed to be the child of the husband and wife, unless a court rules otherwise. Paternity for unwed parents may be established by signing an affidavit of paternity or by filing a paternity action with court. Our firm will represent you in a paternity hearing before a family court judge and the Department of Revenue. To learn more about the paternity of your child, contact us for an initial consultation.
Before a court can rule on any legal matter relating to a child, it must first establish paternity. A number of legal issues first require that a court establish the paternity of a child. Some of the more frequent issues relate to:
- Child custody, child support and visitation
- Insurance coverage
- Social Security and other governmental benefits
- Results of DNA testing
- Childcare costs
The process of establishing parentage is a relatively simple one, usually involving DNA testing. The biggest challenge in any paternity dispute is convincing the court to force an unwilling party to undergo paternity testing. Our lawyers will investigate your claim to determine whether your paternity dispute is valid.
If the paternity of a child is in question, it is important to hire an experienced attorney to represent your interests. To learn more about paternity laws, contact the Baird Law Group in Hillsborough County for an initial consultation.
