Paternity

Paternity Lawyer

Paternity addresses the issues that may arise for unwed mothers seeking to establish paternity for child support purposes as well as the rights of unwed fathers seeking parental rights. From the time a child is born, paternity can affect the child's right to support, visitation, and benefits. Whether you are a mother seeking to establish paternity for support, a father seeking to challenge paternity or establish paternity for visitation, we can help you protect your rights in a paternity action. Perrault & Associates is a law firm experienced with handling paternity within Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as in paternity matters involving out-of-state parties.

Our attorneys can assist you with any of the following:

• Paternity tests: DNA tests, genetic marker tests
• Establishing paternity
• Parental rights
• Parental responsibilities
• Child support
• Back child support
• Paternity suit
• Custody
• Visitation
• Interstate issues

Establishing paternity
If you are seeking to establish paternity, both the mother and the alleged father have a right to a court ordered paternity test. A child should have the benefit of knowing who his or her father is. If you are considering a court ordered paternity test, consider the benefits for your child: knowledge of a family medical history, child support, and social security benefits. Contact us to help you assert the rights of your child through paternity testing. If you are seeking a court ordered paternity test, our attorneys will assist you in filing a complaint and getting an order for testing. After paternity is established, we can assist you in obtaining an order for child support, custody, visitation and a final declaration of paternity.

Do not let the fact someone is in another state prevent you from collecting child support. You have rights. You are entitled to support. Contact us today

Acknowledgement of paternity
Once a child is born, if the parents are unwed, the father must sign an acknowledgment of paternity. If there is a disagreement, and the results of a paternity test are "positive", paternity is nearly impossible to dispute. On the other hand, negative results are very difficult to contest. Our attorneys can advise you of your rights before signing an acknowledgement of paternity. If you are seeking the father's acknowledgement we can help you enforce your rights.

Challenging paternity
If you are the alleged father, the only way that you can disestablish paternity is through genetic testing. Without a test, you could be legally obligated to continue paying support even if you are subsequently found to be unrelated to the child. Our attorneys can assist you in obtaining appropriate documentation or through litigation.

Contact our lawyers in Methuen, Massachusetts for a free consultation or case evaluation. We are happy to provide you with necessary information regarding your paternity issue.

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