Paternity
Dallas Fort Worth, Texas Paternity Attorney
When a child is born out of wedlock in Texas, paternity must be proven before legal action can be taken to seek support from the child's father. Likewise, if you are the father and want to maintain your parental rights, you must legally establish those rights with proof of paternity.
Paternity Rights
Paternity lawyer Scott Palmer works with men and women on both sides of paternity disputes to help them protect their rights. If you are not sure you are the child's father, you have the right to dispute paternity. If you are the child's mother and want help proving the paternity of your child, you have choices about how to legally pursue that issue, including the filing of a paternity suit.
In either case, you may need help from a paternity attorney like Scott Palmer. He will explain your rights and responsibilities and assist you in examining your legal options. Mr. Palmer will also help you complete and file any paperwork required to accomplish your goals and represent you in any legal matters.
Establishing Paternity
As a father, establishing proof of paternity in Texas can be accomplished when you complete and sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity form, which is available from the Department of State Health Services. Signing this form assumes that you, as the father, have no issues regarding paternity. When you sign it, you become the child's legal father.
Genetic Testing
With the advent of genetic testing, establishing proof of fatherhood has become relatively simple. However, both parents have legal rights regarding the administration of paternity testing and the responsibilities that follow proof of paternity.
For help protecting your legal rights in paternity disputes, contact the law office of Scott Palmer to arrange for an initial consultation and evaluation of your case.
