Delaware Fathers Rights Lawyers

Fathers Rights Attorney in Delaware, Ohio

Fathers rights attorney specialists with OVER 63 YEARS of experience.

Fighting for the Legal Rights of Dads Everywhere

One of the most overlooked aspects of family law concerns the father’s rights regarding child support, paternity, or divorce proceedings.

Unfortunately, many family law attorneys are available to assist mothers with their legal needs. Nevertheless, fathers are entitled to the same legal rights as women but often unsure where to turn for help.

Fathers often try to deal with their legal issues independently, only to realize that family law is more complex than they initially believed.

As a result, our law firm is dedicated to helping fathers resolve their legal issues so they can have peace of mind knowing their legal rights are protected.

Our skilled father’s rights attorneys have in-depth experience helping dads with their legal needs and would be honored to assist you.

If you are a father trying to navigate complex family law issues, contact the Lawrence Law Office of Delaware, OH, immediately. We will gladly schedule a free initial consultation with a father’s rights lawyer who will review your case and determine the available legal options.

Do Unmarried Fathers Have Legal Rights to Their Children?

Under Ohio law, unmarried fathers do not have the same legal rights as those who are married. When a child is born to married parents, the law presumes that the husband is the child’s father.

However, when a child’s parents are not married to one another, state law only recognizes the mother as having legal rights. As a result, fathers must establish paternity who wish to be involved in their children’s lives.

Other than being married to a child’s mother, there are several other methods for establishing paternity, which include:

• Signing a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity: The most common way to establish paternity is for the father and mother to sign an acknowledgment of paternity and have it notarized. Usually, couples sign the form at the hospital when the baby is born. However, the form may also be signed at a local child support agency or health department.
• Genetic testing: A man may submit to genetic testing to determine if they are the child’s biological father to begin establishing paternity.
• Child support agency: Individuals may use the court system to request genetic testing to establish paternity.

Once paternity has been determined, the father’s name will be added to the child’s amended birth certificate.

For more questions about how to establish or determine paternity, contact the Lawrence Law Office of Delaware, OH, to learn more.

Why is it Important to Establish Paternity?

There are several reasons why it is essential to determine paternity, which include:

• Establishing a legal father-child relationship: Establishing paternity, which enables the father to gain legal rights, is the first step to building a bond between fathers and their children.
• Custody and visitation: One of the most significant advantages of establishing paternity is allowing a father to have legal visitation and child custody rights.
• Financial benefits: Before a father can be ordered to pay child support, paternity must be determined. In addition to child support, paternity can allow a child access to insurance, retirement, and Social Security benefits. Finally, paternity can also grant a child inheritance rights should the father pass away.
• Access to medical information: Determining paternity also allows the child and any health professionals who treat them access to the father’s medical history and any genetic traits or diseases that could be of concern.

Additionally, establishing paternity allows a child to form meaningful relationships with all of their family and helps them feel a sense of identity. Finally, paternity allows a father access to information regarding school and medical issues and other legal proceedings.

Why Should I Choose Your Father’s Rights Attorneys to Help With My Family Law Case?

Lawrence Law Office is dedicated to helping fathers obtain their legal rights. If you are a parent who has been denied your rights, you must hire an experienced father’s rights attorney immediately.

Our legal team is passionately committed to providing fathers with quality legal representation to help them quickly resolve their issues so they can focus on building a relationship with their children.

When you come to us for help, we will thoroughly assess your case and determine what legal strategies may suit your needs. We take time to listen to our clients to understand their concerns and how we can best help them.

Furthermore, we strive to inform our clients of any progress or changes, so they never feel left in the dark.