At Boyd Contreras LLP, our attorneys represent unmarried mothers and fathers in paternity actions and all related matters, including:
From offices in San Diego and Irvine, we bring extensive experience to clients throughout Southern California. To schedule a free consultation about your rights, call 619-378-4033 or 949-242-0656 or contact us online.
Paternity Actions for Mothers
Mothers of children born out of wedlock have the right to seek child support. First, paternity must be established. Even if the father acknowledges that he fathered the child, he still needs to complete the proper documentation and attend a paternity hearing, where he will be advised of his rights and obligations by a judge. Attempting to file for child support prior to completing the paternity action is a critical error that can prove costly.
Our attorneys understand the proper steps to take in these cases. Additionally, we will take care to educate you about the fact that establishing paternity could lead to the father obtaining child custody or visitation rights in order to play a larger role in the child's life.
Paternity Actions for Fathers
Men being sued for child support or named in paternity actions cannot simply ignore the lawsuit. Even if you do not believe you are the father of the child, you must respond. You may take a paternity test to disprove the mother's claims. If you are the father, we encourage you to take a paternity test to verify this fact before accepting your child custody and visitation rights, or your child support obligations. Our lawyers will advise you of the proper course of action, depending on your specific situation.
Presumption of Fatherhood
A man who lives with and raises a child beyond the age of two is considered the presumptive father by the courts, regardless of whether or not the man is actually the child's biological father. The courts will require the man to pay child support. If you are in this position, it is important to act quickly in order to protect your rights.
Contact a Paternity Lawyer in San Diego or Irvine
Our attorneys help clients through out Southern California including these cities and counties:
- San Diego County
- Chula Vista
- El Cajon
- La Mesa
- La Jolla
- Orange County
- Irvine
- Santa Ana
- Newport Beach
- Laguna Beach
- And More
E-mail us to schedule a free initial consultation with a Irvine or San Diego paternity attorney or call 619-378-4033 or 949-242-0656.
