The Law Offices of Steven Ibarra helps parents protect their rights. If you need to establish paternity, our experienced family law attorneys can help guide you through a parentage case.
Our team assists mothers and fathers with paternity issues and other child custody matters, and we serve clients throughout the county. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a Whittier paternity lawyer.
Paternity is important to establish because parents have rights and responsibilities they can enforce, or have enforced, only if a child’s legal parentage is established. Determining paternity can be especially important in cases involving child custody and child support.
Our Whittier paternity attorneys can help you prove paternity, impacting various aspects of your case and ensuring your rights are protected throughout the legal process.
A father cannot seek sole or shared physical custody of a child or visitation rights unless he has proof of his paternity. Fathers also need proof of paternity to seek legal custody, or the right to make decisions about how a child is raised, including their:
The team at the Law Offices of Steven Ibarra is dedicated to helping families with many types of family law issues, including establishing legal and physical custody during divorce proceedings.
Parents have an obligation to provide financial support that addresses their children’s basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare. They must also pay for other expenses, such as education and childcare services.
Knowing paternity establishes that each party has a financial obligation in raising children. When the courts know paternity, they can determine other factors, such as child support and the best interests of the children involved.
Establishing legal parentage can give a child the right to receive certain benefits. For example, the child may be eligible to access their parents’ health insurance and Social Security, and recieve the right to inherit.
According to the California Courts, in general, you are a legal parent if:
When a judge must decide on paternity disputes, the court will usually order DNA testing. If the results of the test prove fatherhood, there will be other legal matters to determine regarding child custody and child support.
Our fatherhood lawyers could help you navigate every stage of your paternity case in Whittier, including handling legal issues before and after courts establish paternity.
Paternity cases can be emotional, and it can help to have experienced legal guidance. If you need to resolve legal issues involving parentage and child custody, a paternity attorney from our firm in Whittier can:
Our law firm has served local clients since 2008. When you work with us, we see and treat you as an individual, never a case number. We will adapt our representation to your needs and work tirelessly to find the best possible solutions to protect you and your family.
The Law Offices of Steven Ibarra offer a full range of family law services, including help with divorce, child custody, and parentage. We know how challenging and emotionally taxing these issues can be. Let us assist you with compassionate, personalized legal guidance.
Contact us today to learn more about how a Whittier paternity lawyer from our firm can help with your case.
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