Paternity

Fullerton, California, Paternity Lawyer

Often an emotionally charged issue, paternity is the key to ensuring that proper child custody and child support orders are created if there is any question about the parentage of a child. It is vital that paternity be established in order to protect your right to see your child or obtain the proper amount of child support.

For assistance in establishing paternity, trust your case to me, attorney Kenneth L. Hicks. I pride myself on offering clients a wealth of information so they can make educated decisions about their paternity and other family law cases.

With the new technology that is utilized in paternity matters, it is easier than ever to determine paternity. A simple swab from the inside of the cheek can be the key to gaining access to your child or obtaining the proper amount of child support. I am well versed in these procedures, can explain the DNA paternity testing process, and can help you file a request that the test be performed.

Whether you were involved in a marriage, long-term relationship, or no relationship at all, I can assist you in seeking to establish the paternity of your child. Once paternity is established, the proper child custody, visitation, and child support orders can be created, taking the newly identified father into account. The father may also be responsible for half the cost of the hospital expenses for the birth, whether that be half the co-payment (if the mother had medical insurance) or half of the entire cost (if there was no medical insurance).

Regardless of the outcome of the paternity case, I always pursue custody and support issues in a way that seeks to preserve the best interests of the child.

Contact a paternity lawyer who can help you through the process of determining paternity. I, attorney Kenneth L. Hicks, provide clients with a free initial consultation so they can meet with me to discuss their individual concerns and needs.