Phoenix Paternity Attorney

Paternity Issues in Phoenix

In Arizona, both parents of a child are legally bound to provide support and contribute to the well-being and safety of their child.  Whether the parents never married or if they married and then divorced, those responsibilities remain unchanged.  Paternity issues can arise when a mother seeks child support from a man she claims is the father but who does not agree.  They can also concern a father who cannot obtain visitation and parental rights until it can be proven they are the father.  Both of these situations can become complex if not handled properly and if you are facing any sort of paternity issue you should call a Phoenix divorce lawyer at The Wallin Law Group for a free consultation.

In Arizona, sometimes the state will become involved and sue a man to recover and establish child support payments and require proof they are the father.  Unfortunately for the father, once paternity is established, while he will now be obligated to pay support, the state does nothing to establish his visitation or custody rights.  We can help an unmarried father in such a situation get a full hearing to negotiate both child support payments as well as visitation and parental rights and preserve his relationship with his child.

Phoenix Paternity Lawyer

Establishing paternity is a vital step legally required before a mother and the child's father can work out such things as:

• Child support agreements
• Establish custody and visitation rights,
• Verify citizenship issues for the child,
• Access to medical or other coverage from the father's insurance plan
• Protect future inheritance benefits from the father's estate. 

It is usually established by a court-ordered DNA test.  We have helped many people resolve their problems regarding paternity and we are dedicated to protecting the best interests of children and preserving the rights of the parents.  Call our offices today for a free consultation.