Paternity Disputes and Divorce

Domestic disputes that occur during and after divorce proceedings are often complex in nature, but one of the most difficult issues to face is a paternity dispute. In situations involving child custody or support payments there may be laws in place governing the rights and responsibilities of the involved parents.

If you are currently facing a paternity dispute, the Oceanside divorce attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, may be able to offer the compassionate and committed legal counsel and reputation that you need in this difficult time. Contact us today at 760-722-7646 to speak directly with a skilled and experienced divorce lawyer.

Questions Associated with Child Support and Paternity

There are many complicated emotional, financial, and legal concerns that are likely to arise if the paternity of a child is unclear or appears to have been misrepresented to you prior to a divorce. Understandably, this can lead to much confusion. The following are some of the common questions that may be raised:

• If I’m not the biological father but I raised the child, what rights do I have?

• If I’m the biological father but I did not raise the child, what responsibilities to I have?

• If I’m a single mother with no child support payments, can I request that the father offer child support?

There are numerous subtleties to paternity disputes and their subsequent effect on child custody, financial support, and protection. Each marriage and divorce has its own situation that must be carefully examined by the court system before a ruling on any of these questions can be made.

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Paternity disputes create an emotionally charged situation which only adds to the burden of those involved. If you are going through this process, let the Oceanside divorce attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, help you throughout the legal process. Contact their offices at 760-722-7646 to find out more information today.