Paternity

I represent mothers of illegitimate children in paternity actions to establish through blood tests or DNA tests the identity of the biological father. Once the identity of the biological father is established, I help the mother to obtain child support. In some circumstances, an action by the mother for paternity results in an action for legitimation, custody, and visitation from the father. In those instances, I represent the mother in either obtaining a settlement of the issues or in litigating the matter. I also represent defendants of paternity actions.