PATERNITY

When unmarried people have children, the issue of paternity can arise. In California, any legal action to determine the legal parental rights of a minor child, as well as to establish child support, custody and visitation rights, requires the filing of formal documents with the court.

Not all paternity actions involve unmarried individuals. In some cases involving married couples, an issue can arise whether the husband is indeed the child’s father. In these cases, establishing parental rights can be complicated and time-consuming. Many issues can present, including whether the parents were in fact married when the child was born, whether a blood test should be taken to establish the biological parent, and whether someone has voluntarily claimed paternity. There are also cases involving whether individuals were properly registered as domestic partners.

The attorneys at Dunn & Sanderson are here to assist you through the process of establishing parental rights when there is a dispute. Call us today to discuss your unique situation.