Paternity
Southern California Paternity Lawyers
Some very important family law needs center on issues of paternity. If you wish to file a paternity action in such California counties as Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Bernardino, please contact our experienced family law attorneys for informed counsel and aggressive representation.
A paternity action may involve:
- A mother's desire to legally establish the paternity of a child, often in order to claim and receive child support
- An unwed father's desire to establish parental rights involving a child, although he may not be named on the birth certificate
Paternity, Unwed Fathers' Rights and Child Support Are Linked
Both mothers and fathers considering paternity actions must understand some basic aspects of California family law in order to make informed decisions. It is critical to recognize that, once paternity is established, the father may have new rights and new obligations.
Not all fathers who consider filing a paternity action realize that establishing paternity may lead directly to an obligation to pay child support. Similarly, mothers considering paternity actions should fully understand that the father may want to exercise his rights to child visitation — and in some cases, child custody could become an issue.
Contact Us for Counsel on Your Paternity Action
At the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, A Professional Corporation, we are knowledgeable in paternity law and well equipped to handle your paternity action. As in contested divorce and all other family law matters, we provide decisive action, calm guidance and balanced representation.
When you have a question about your paternity action, we will provide a thoughtful, legally sound response. If you reside in Monterey Park or a nearby Southern California community, please contact us.
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