For children born to parents who are not married, paternity can be established by a properly executed paternity affidavit, as well as by court order. But paternity affidavits may not provide for scheduled parenting time or physical custody, and do not consider child support. Only a court order can do that. Sometimes, Courts can overturn Paternity Affidavits. The first step in a paternity case is to find out whether a particular man is a child’s biological father, usually through DNA testing. Once paternity is determined, the Court will go on to determine child custody, parenting time, and child support.
We know the law and will take the time to answer your paternity questions. We will give you advice on all aspects of your paternity case, from DNA testing to custody, parenting time, and child support. We take you through the legal process step-by- step. We can help you put your child first by preparing a customized parenting plan. If you cannot agree on a parenting plan, our detailed trial approach can tell your story to the judge.
Child Custody
Every child is unique, and every family is different. Nothing is more precious than your child. Terror is a natural response if the right to raise your child – to care for your little one – is in jeopardy. If that happens to you, don’t panic.
Child Support
The goal of child support is to give children the same standard of living they would have if their parents lived together and combined finances. There is a court formula that calculates the amount of child support, which is appropriate in most cases. The calculation is based on several factors, including parental income, the number of children; each parent’s other children (prior or post-born), health insurance costs, childcare, and overnights with the children. Additional factors like private school tuition, incentive-based compensation, and high tax rates may alter the calculation.
How We Help
We know the law and will take the time to answer your paternity questions. We will give you advice on all aspects of your paternity case, from DNA testing to custody, parenting time, and child support. We take you through the legal process step-by- step. We can help you put your child first by preparing a customized parenting plan. If you and the other parent cannot agree on a parenting plan, our detailed approach to trial and passionate advocacy can tell your story to the judge, so that your concerns are clearly articulated.
