Resolving Your Family Law Matters
Establishing paternity provides many benefits for you and your child. In Kansas and Missouri, when a child is born to an unmarried mother, the child technically has no legal father until paternity is established. Establishing paternity allows both parents to have parenting time with the child, designates the legal custody of the child, establishes a consistent parenting plan, and sets a child support amount. If you’re interested in establishing paternity, working with an experienced family law attorney is the best way to do so.
At Fisher Law LLC, our team is dedicated to advocating for our clients. We can help you establish paternity, and inform you of your parental rights. Our law firm focuses solely on family law cases, and we are confident we can assist you in your paternity action. Reach out to our trusted family law attorneys at Fisher Law Today 816-307-9752.
How is Paternity Determined?
Unless parents are married, paternity must be established through the court. Putting a presumed father’s name on a birth certificate does not make that person a legal father.
A person or entity qualified by statute can petition for paternity, including:
- The father
- The mother
- A conservator
- A guardian
- A public welfare agency
A Paternity action can be filed before a child is born, and the court will then delay the paternity trial until after the birth of the child.
What Are the Benefits of Establishing Paternity?
After paternity is established, the parents will have established rights to the child. There are many benefits to this, including:
- Both parents will have a right to parenting time and can make decisions about the child’s educational and medical needs
- The parties will both be ordered to support the child financially
- The child may be eligible for Social Security benefits if either parent is disabled
- The child can obtain health insurance and life insurance from both parents
The legal process for establishing paternity is well worth the time and effort. Working with a family law firm allows you to keep your child’s best interests at heart. If you have any questions about establishing paternity, contact our team today.
What Can a Paternity Attorney Do for You?
Establishing paternity over your child gives you many benefits and rights that you wouldn’t have had otherwise. If you and the mother are not married, you must establish paternity through the court to obtain parental rights. Our team will help you submit documents and provide evidence of paternity to help you through the process quickly.
Fisher Law LLC understands how important this family law matter can be, and we are committed to protecting and preserving your rights throughout all of it. For more information about our services and how we can assist you, please call our team today at 816-307-9752 for a consultation about your case.
