Establishing paternity, or the identity of the biological father of the child, is important for several reasons. Establishing paternity will give the father certain legal obligations, such as to pay child support. It will also grant parental rights, such as … Continued

Family law is complex, and it’s important to understand the distinction between parental rights and paternal rights. Simply put, paternity is the determination of a child’s father, while parental rights are given to the legal parents of the child. Although … Continued