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PATERNITY

Paternity actions are fundamental to ensuring proper custody, parenting time and support orders for minor children. Paternity must be determined to preserve a father’s right to see his child, and to set the fair and reasonable amount of child support to take care of the child's needs. It is also crucial to define paternity and thus settle any questions regarding parentage before an order of child support or child custody is entered.

Sterling Law Office family law attorneys represent both men and women in the full spectrum of paternity situations, including unwed fathers and mothers rights and responsibilities. Through modern DNA technology, a simple swab from the inside of the mouth can establish paternity. A team member at Sterling Law Office can explain the DNA paternity testing process and help you request a test.

Once a child's parentage has been established, custody and child support can be addressed. If paternity is not proven, custody and/or child support arrangements that were made outside of the court are not legally enforceable. Additionally, there are specific legal rulings which guide paternity in cases where a child is conceived with a man who is not the husband, but born while the marriage is intact.

Whether you are the mother or father, and regardless of what the paternity issue may be, Sterling Law Office attorneys are very skilled and very ready to help. Schedule a consult with us at (231) 326-4010 or toll free at (877) 221-7628.