The establishment of paternity is a matter of vital importance that warrants the services of legal counsel well versed in family law. At Durand & Associates, P.C., we have the legal experience needed to resolve the difficult issues of paternity and parental rights. From our Lewisville, Texas, law office, we offer clients experienced representation for the issues of paternity and parental rights. Our legal team is dedicated to offering superior client service that caters to the individuality of each client and case.
Lewisville Paternity Attorney
For issues of paternity, fathers can bring suits to establish paternity. Today fathers have equal rights for custody and frequently do win custody. Texas Family Code sets forth in detail parental right powers and obligations.
We represent both mothers and fathers with issues of paternity. Traditionally mothers were given the rights to children automatically. That is not the case today. Most paternity arrangements involve a division of time. One parent usual has a greater allocation than the other. Equal 50/50 time arrangements are rare and often impractical.
Typically, the parent who receives the right to set the residence also receives child support. Our attorneys have the experience in family law to know what the likely result will be for any action. The determination of a child's parentage has a direct impact on many benefits and future rights, including:
- Child support
- Health insurance
- Military benefits
- Social Security
Establishing paternity has long-term financial and emotional repercussions for the child and for both parents. Besides marriage or the purported father's signed admission, DNA testing can be ordered administratively or by a court of law to establish paternity. We are accomplished advocates for our clients with issues of paternity or parental rights. Our first approach is to collaborate on our clients' behalf to settle out of court, but we will pursue matters to trial if needed to protect the rights of our clients.
Denton, TX, Parental Rights Attorney
Would you like to speak with a lawyer about a paternity or parental rights issue? Please send us an e-mail or call us at 469-528-6186 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
