Jacksonville
Paternity Lawyers
Paternity testing can be an emotionally charged issue. Arriving at a successful outcome of a paternity case requires an experienced attorney. The Jacksonville Paternity lawyers at Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A. are experienced in paternity cases and ready to step in and assist you.
Paternity is defined as the legal recognition of a man’s relationship to a child as a parent, between himself and the child. It is therefore extremely important to determine the father’s obligations to the child and his rights as a parent.
We can represent either the father or the mother in a legal paternity case. Unmarried fathers can establish paternity to claim their rights as a parent so that they can participate in the raising of their child.
Legal Paternity in Jacksonville
Is paternity testing just for child support cases? Absolutely not, there are many reasons why testing for paternity is important.
Identifying a Medical Condition
If a father has a medical condition it is important that the child be aware of potential future medical issues
Child Support
Obtaining child support you’re your minor child
Being Released from Child Support
If you are paying child support for a child that is not your own
Insurance
A child may be covered under his father’s medical plan, or as a beneficiary of a life insurance
Estate Planning & Probate
Paternity may affect settlement of a father’s estate and probate proceedings if a will is not in effect
Obtaining a Visitation Schedule
You can ensure that you will be involved in the raising of your child
Determining Child Custody
Paternity can protect your rights as a legal guarding of your children
Social Security & Other Benefits
In certain situations, a child may qualify to receive Social Security or other benefits in the event of their father’s disability or death
Regardless of your reason for seeking a paternity case, we can help. Contact one of our experienced Jacksonville Paternity lawyers today to set up a consultation.
