Paternity
There are a number of legal issues that must be addressed when an unmarried couple have a child. If you are an un-wed parent in need of legal representation in Gainesville or the surrounding areas, the family law attorneys at The Law Office of Silverman, Vorhis & Doan can help.
We handle paternity cases on behalf of men and women. Some of the issues we handle include:
- Establishing paternity
- Child support
- Child custody
- Visitation
To speak with an attorney at our firm about your legal needs, contact us at 352-240-1973, or toll free at 866-663-4902.
Your Rights as a Parent
When a married woman has a child, there is a legal presumption that the husband is the biological father of the child. In a situation where a woman has a child and is not married, she must bring a paternity action to establish the father of the child if she wishes to get an order for child support.
Likewise, a father that was not married to the biological mother must make a motion to a court of law to establish paternity if he wishes to obtain an award of custody or visitation.
Our Legal Services
We represent mothers and fathers in paternity proceedings. If you are a mother that needs child support or access to benefits, we can help. If you are a father that wants to obtain a court order establishing your right to legal custody and visitation, we can help. Our attorneys also represent mothers and fathers in custody disputes.
Contact Us
To speak with a paternity lawyer at our firm about parental rights or any other issue, contact our law office in Gainesville, Florida. To schedule a consultation, call 352-240-1973, or toll free at 866-663-4902, or contact us by e-mail.
