Paternity Cases
Legally Establishing Fatherhood
Are you a mother seeking to obtain child support payments from the father of your child?
Are you a father who wants to be a part of your child's life?
When a child is born to an unmarried couple, these rights are not automatic. Fatherhood needs to be legally established before child support or custody arrangements can be made. These cases are referred to as paternity cases. The Law Offices of John Joseph Buckey, Jr. and Associates can resolve these cases.
What is Involved in a Paternity Case?
Paternity cases can actually vary dramatically in terms of complexity. Sometimes, these cases are simply a matter of the father signing a document accepting responsibility as the father of the child. Other times, these cases can be much more challenging and involve DNA testing and aggressive courtroom work.
Of course, establishing paternity is just the first step of the process.
Paternity Cases and Child Support
After paternity is established, the mother can seek child support. Support is determined by a formula that looks at, among other things, income levels of both parents and custody arrangements.
Our lawyers can carefully review the formula to ensure that the correct numbers are being entered. If deviation from the formula is required, we have the experience to do it. We know how to pursue a fair outcome.
Paternity Cases and Child Custody
Establishment of paternity is also establishment of the father's rights. First and foremost of those rights is the right to be a part of your child's life.
Our attorneys can work with you to pursue fair child custody and visitation arrangements so that you can be involved in your child's upbringing.
We Keep Fees Reasonable
At our law firm, we believe in providing effective family law representation at reasonable fees. We keep fees reasonable, partly because we do not add phone calls between you and us to your bill. From your initial consultation on, all calls are free.
Contact Us for Your Free Consultation
Our team is available to represent people in Riverside County, as well as the surrounding parts of California.
Call us at 1-888-591-8958 or send us an e-mail for a detailed discussion about paternity as it relates to your specific situation.
