Los Angeles, California Paternity Lawyer
Establishing paternity is important for asserting a number of legal rights and obligations in regard to children. Once paternity is established, a father may seek visitation or custody of his children. Alternatively, once paternity is established, a mother can file for child support for children a former spouse or boyfriend refuses to acknowledge as his own. At the law office of Garber & Garber, A.P.L.C., we represent clients interested in asserting visitation rights or seeking child support for children in their care. Our attorneys prepare all necessary forms and documentation needed for requesting a paternity test through the court. Afterwards, we can assist you in filing for child support or establishing visitation rights.
Establishing paternity provides indisputable leverage for asserting other legal rights. To learn more about paternity and how we can help your case, contact family law attorneys at Garber & Garber, A.P.L.C. today.
Paternity and the Financial Benefits available to Children
Paternity establishes a legal relationship that carries with it certain financial obligations and benefits. Whether medical coverage, access to benefits, or inheritance rights are at issue, establishing paternity provides the following benefits for children:
- Eligibility to receive child support
- Inheritance of certain assets
- Legal rights involving probate and the settlement of the father's estate
- Coverage under father's health insurance plan
- Access to father's medical records for health purposes
- Eligibility to receive father's Social Security disability or death benefits
- Dependency claims for tax purposes when applying for student financial aid
Asserting the Rights of Fathers
Fathers have certain rights under California state law, especially in regard to visitation and the custody of their children. As a result, once paternity is established, fathers can assert their rights and pursue the following:
- Custody of children
- The right to challenge an adoption
- Establishing visitation rights
Ordering a Paternity Test
Once a motion is brought forward before a judge, the court will order a putative father to submit to a paternity test. Typically, paternity tests involve drawing blood or using a cotton swab to collect a sample from inside the mouth to analyze DNA. As your attorneys, Garber & Garber, A.P.L.C. prepares all necessary paperwork required by the court when requesting a paternity test. We are prepared to assist you before, during, and after a paternity test when child support or visitation rights are at stake.
To learn more about how we can help you, contact family law attorneys at Garber & Garber, A.P.L.C. today.
Garber & Garber, A.P.L.C.
3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1122
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 480-0817
Fax: (213) 480-0677
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