Brooklyn, New York, Paternity Attorneys
Establishing paternity with a petition to the court or an acknowledgment of paternity form is important for unwed couples if they separate and a parent seeks custody or child support. Both parents have rights, but an unmarried father only has them if a court says so.
Our lawyers at the law office of Goldberg Sager & Associates help paternity clients understand their rights and options for their case. Contact us to discuss your individual situation.
It is important both parents understand their responsibilities to the child or children involved. The parents both have a right to be active in children's lives, in addition to having a duty to support their children. If not married, a father must obtain legal recognition to maintain that contact once a separation occurs.
A question of paternity frequently arises in one of two ways: a man is attempting to establish his right to visitation or a woman is trying to prove paternity to ensure the father will be paying child support. No matter what the situation is, establishing parentage of a child not only gives parental rights to the recognized father, but also makes certain the correct father is given responsibility for child support.
DNA testing technology has improved in recent years. A painless and easy swab from the inside of the cheek can be the key to proof of paternity. A member of our firm can explain the DNA testing process and help you request that a test be performed. Once the process of establishing paternity has been completed, custody and child support matters can be addressed.
Trust your paternity matters to a lawyer at Goldberg Sager & Associates today. Contact our firm to learn more about how we may be able to help you.
