Paternity

Paternity And What It Means For The Parties Involved

Paternity cases arise when there is a dispute over rights of a child when the mother and father of that child are not married at the time of the child’s birth. Depending on the circumstance, the mother, alleged father and even the child can initiate a paternity action.

DNA Testing

Scientific DNA tests are typically done for the child, mother and alleged father to establish paternity. If the tests establish a statistical probability of paternity of 95 percent or more, then paternity is established. When paternity is found, the court may order the father to pay child support, attorneys’ fees and cost incident to birth.

Need Help With Your Paternity Action? Contact Us.

If you are looking for a lawyer to guide you through your paternity case, reach out to our team. Our family law attorneys at Canan Law have extensive experience handling child matters, including child custody, monetary support for children and easing children through the divorce process.

We represent individuals in St. Johns County and Northeast Florida who need to establish paternity or are facing a paternity action by another party. Call (904) 849-2266 today, or email us online.

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