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Paternity Lawyers in Frisco, Texas

Establish Paternity in Collin, Denton, and surrounding counties.

 

Paternity Suits in Texas are complex matters that should not be taken lightly. While it is important to inform yourself on the legal process and requirements for establishing paternity, parties should recognize that these cases require careful consideration and strategy beyond what may at first glance seem routine or straightforward. Furthermore, there can also be time-sensitive deadlines which come into play when contesting parental rights – so don’t get caught off guard!

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At Ridgely Davis, we provide reliable legal services to families looking to establish paternity. Our experienced Child Custody | Paternity Lawyers in Frisco, Texas serving Collin, Denton, Dallas and surrounding counties can help you navigate the complex process of pursuing a suit for adjudicating paternity. Through comprehensive evaluation of your case circumstances and analysis of risks or rights involved, our Collin | Denton County Paternity Lawyers are committed to providing personalized service that meets all of your needs while enabling successful outcomes with minimal complications. No matter what objectives you have – you can trust Ridgely Davis’ team here in Collin, Denton County & surrounding areas!

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with an Experienced Paternity Lawyer in Frisco, TX serving Collin, Dallas, Denton and surrounding Counties.  (469) 935-4600 

Take the first Step

Are you considering filing a suit to adjudicate the paternity of a child?  Whether it is to obtain possession and access or child support for the child, our experienced Paternity Lawyers in Frisco, TX | Carrollton Texas can help you either pursue or defend against a paternity suit in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and surrounding counties.  Tell us about your case to learn how our Paternity Lawyers can help.

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Proving Paternity

In Texas, when it comes to paternity cases, a father can be legally recognized by operation of the Family Code — known as being the “Presumed Father.”  This typically occurs if the couple is married at time of birth or within 301 days following divorce. The presumed father is the legal father by operation of law, regardless of whether that individual is the biological father.  If the presumed father wants to challenge this paternity they must do so quickly because failure to act could bar them from trying to disclaim their paternity in the future.  However, a father that is not the “Presumed Father” will have to file a Suit to Adjudicate Paternity in order to obtain Parental Rights with their child – which naturally requires disputing any other potential claimants for paternity.

For those looking to be declared the legal parent of a child, filing for a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship and requesting Genetic Testing is one option. Alternatively, both submitting an Acknowledgement of Paternity from the father seeking parental rights and having an affidavit Denying Paternity provided by the presumed father are also necessary steps in rebutting any presumption of paternity. Without these two elements satisfied via DNA testing or otherwise, filing a suit to adjudicate paternity is required before legally claiming parenthood status.

If you’re looking to establish your parental rights, our Child Custody | Paternity Suit Lawyers at Ridgely Davis in Frisco, Texas serving Collin, Denton and surrounding counties are here for you! We offer knowledgeable legal guidance so that the presumption of another being the father of your child can be successfully challenged and or rebutted.

Should you File a Paternity Suit for Child Support?

Establishing child support is often the driving force behind filing a Suit to Adjudicate Paternity and – thankfully – this process do es not have to cost you anything. The Attorney General’s Office makes it reasonably easy for parents, although cases may take time (a long long time) to make their way through the system before being resolved.

While the Office of the Attorney General is happy to help applicants establish child support, they are unable or unwilling to consider other important factors such as rights and duties of a parent, possession schedule and geographical restrictions. Sadly this means that many key decisions concerning custody arrangements may be left ignored when processing applications because the attorney general is only concerned with establishing child support, not what is necessarily what is in the best interst of the child.

The government is focused on managing the number of families utilizing governmental assistance programs while ensuring parents are responsible for providing financial and medical support to their children. Utilizing the Office of the Attorney General is an effective solution many parents can use, however the quality of the overall outcome of the order, most likely will not address your major concerns and desires for your children.

At Ridgely Davis, our experienced Child Custody & Paternity Suit Lawyers are always ready to listen and offer sound and strategic advice for your unique case. We understand that sometimes those who pursue a paternity suit may be looking primarily for child support payments – however this can result in relinquishing some control over the child’s wellbeing if their other parent is not involved. Our team will thoroughly assess any risks associated with pursuing such cases while offering valuable insights into what could work best given every detail of your situation.

At Ridgely Davis, our experienced Frisco, Texas Child Custody and Paternity Lawyers serving Collin, Denton, Dallas and surrounding counties are passionate about finding successful outcomes tailored to the unique circumstances of your case taking time to communicate all costs & benefits associated with pursuing a Paternity Suit so that you can make informed decisions for your family’s future.  We cover Collin, Denton, Dallas, Grayson and surrounding Texas Counties.

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