Paternity issues come into play when the identity of a child's father is not legally established. When parents are married, the father is presumed to be the father of a child. However, when parents are unmarried, there is no legal presumption that a certain individual is a child's father unless a voluntary declaration of paternity is signed.
I am attorney Earl L. Jiang, and I assist clients throughout the Bay Area in paternity matters. If you are a mother seeking to establish paternity to enforce child support payments, or if you are a male looking to take a paternity test to prove parentage, speak to a paternity lawyer about your legal options.
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Establishing Paternity in California
At my law office in Fremont, I can explain your legal options in regard to paternity matters:
- Unmarried mothers — A paternity test may be necessary to legally establish the identity of the father. Once the identity of the father is confirmed, child support payments can be sought.
- Alleged fathers — If you are not married to the mother of your alleged child and you did not sign a voluntary declaration of paternity, you may need to take a paternity test to prove parentage. Once done, your parental rights are the same as those of a father who is married to the child's mother.
The importance of the role of a father cannot be stressed enough. Once the identity of a father is legally established, there are no legal restraints preventing a fulfilling and nurturing relationship between father and child.
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Contact an Experienced Sunnyvale Child Custody Attorney
If you have questions about paternity tests or the legal process of establishing paternity, act now and call 510-792-8668 or send me an e-mail. My office is in Fremont, California, and I serve clients throughout the Bay Area.