Paternity Lawyer in Los Angeles and Orange County

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    Dedicated Paternity Lawyer in Los Angeles

    At Jafari Law and Mediation Office, our experienced paternity lawyer is here to assist parents in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA, with establishing and protecting their parental rights. With over 20 years of practice in family law, our team provides compassionate, yet firm representation for client dealing with paternity issues. We understand the emotional and legal complexities involved and are committed to advocating for the best outcomes for both father and child.

    Paternity Cases Include:

    • Establishing Paternity: Legally identifying the father to confirm the father-child relationship and secure parental rights.
    • Challenging Paternity: Disputing or questioning legal or biological fatherhood through DNA testing or legal action.
    • Parental Rights: Securing the father’s right to participate in decisions regarding the child’s upbringing, including custody, education, and healthcare.
    • Parental Responsibilities: Ensuring the father’s obligations, such as financial support and emotional care, are fulfilled for the child’s welfare.
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    Why Paternity Law is Crucial

    The establishment of parentage is crucial in family law because legally identifying a child’s father carries significant emotional, financial, and legal implications. Determining the father of a child ensures that the child has access to critical rights and benefits, such as financial support, health insurance, inheritance, and even social security or veteran’s benefits.

    For the father, establishing parentage secures the right to seek custody and visitation, allowing him to actively participate in the child’s upbringing. Additionally, it holds him legally accountable for supporting the child’s welfare, ensuring that both parents share the responsibilities of raising the child. On the other hand, confirming he is not the father relieves him of legal obligations such as child support and allows him to avoid the emotional and financial responsibilities tied to raising a child who is not biologically his, providing clarity and closure for all parties involved.

    Without established paternity, a father’s rights and obligations remain unclear, which can lead to complex disputes and deprive the child of essential support and legal protections.

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    The Role of a Paternity Lawyer

    A paternity lawyer plays an important role in legal matters related to the establishment, denial, or dispute of legal fatherhood. These cases can be complex because they involve issues such as child support, custody, visitation rights, and the financial and emotional responsibilities of parenthood.

    Here’s how we can assist:

    1. Establishing Paternity: Our paternity lawyers help establish legal parentage, which grants rights like custody and responsibilities such as child support, ensuring both parents fulfill their obligations.
    2. Challenging Paternity: Our paternity attorneys assists in disputing paternity claims through legal action and DNA testing, particularly when there is doubt about biological parentage.
    3. Filing for Child Support: Once paternity is established, we can assist with filing for child support, enforcing orders, and modifying payments based on income or parenting time changes.
    4. Securing Custody and Visitation Rights: We help fathers establish their legal rights to custody or visitation after proving paternity, negotiating parenting plans, and representing them in court.
    5. Defending Against Unfounded Paternity Claims: Our attorneys can help men accused of fatherhood by requesting DNA testing, contesting false claims, and defending against default judgments.
    6. Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (VDOP):We can carefully guide parents through the VDOP process, ensuring they understand its consequences and assisting in rescinding it if necessary.
    7. Representation in Complex Cases: We skillfully navigate complicated cases involving multiple fathers, sperm donation, assisted reproductive technology, and same-sex couples to establish legal parentage.
    8. Negotiating Settlements and Agreements: Our Paternity Lawyers are experts in resolving paternity, child support, and custody issues through negotiations. We draft enforceable agreements to avoid court battles.
    9. Appeals and Post-Judgment Modifications: We assist with modifying custody, visitation, or child support orders when circumstances change, by filing motions and representing clients in court.
    10. Legal Counsel and Guidance: As paternity lawyers we provide critical advice that helps our clients understand their rights, obligations, and legal strategies throughout the paternity process.

    With Jafari Law and Mediation Office, you get a paternity lawyer in Los Angeles or Orange County who provides expert legal representation in all matters related to paternity—whether it’s establishing parentage, securing child support, defending against false claims, or seeking custody or visitation rights. We will our 20+ years of experience to ensure your parental rights and obligations are clearly defined, that the courts child support ruling is fair, and that any agreements or disputes related to paternity are resolved in accordance with California law. We are dedicated to protecting both the child’s interests and the legal rights of the parents involved.

    Contact A Paternity Lawyer Today

    If you need a paternity attorney in Los Angeles or Orange County, contact Jafari Law and Mediation Office for a consultation. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing the compassionate and assertive legal support you need.

    Los Angeles Office

    You can our Los Angeles Child Custody Attorneys at our conveniently located office in Sherman Oaks (San Fernando Valley).

    Sherman Oaks

    15260 Ventura Blvd. Ste 1200
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

    Orange County Office

    Our child custody attorneys in Orange County can be located at our office in Newport Beach.

    Newport Beach

    620 Newport Center Dr, Ste 1100
    Newport Beach, CA 92603

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    FAQ

    Yes, an alleged father can request a court-ordered paternity test if there is uncertainty about parentage.

    Yes, paternity can be challenged, but it must be done within certain timeframes. If a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity has been signed, it can typically be rescinded within 60 days. After that, paternity can only be challenged on grounds such as fraud, duress, or mistake of fact.

    No, establishing paternity gives the father the legal right to seek custody or visitation, but it does not automatically grant those rights. The father must file for custody or visitation, and the court will decide based on the best interests of the child.

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