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When a husband and wife have a baby in Texas, they are automatically considered the baby’s parents. There is no need to go through any tests or make any declarations. If an unmarried couple has a baby, the woman who gives birth is automatically registered as the baby’s mother, but the father is not automatically recognized as such, even if…
Some of the most significant issues that are raised during a divorce are child custody and parental agreements. If you have questions about whether or not you are the father of the child or if you need confirmation about the parent of your child, you need to request a paternity test during your divorce. An experienced Texas paternity attorney can help you explore your…
Establishing who a child’s real father is, can be an emotional and sometimes complicated puzzle. When multiple men come forward saying they are the baby’s father, it is important for everyone involved to understand how these cases can be sorted out to ensure that the right man is legally recognized as the child’s father. You need a skilled paternity Texas…
Establishing paternity can be challenging even when the identity of the child’s biological father is clear. When there is uncertainty surrounding the father’s identity, it becomes even more complicated. In some cases, more than one man may have a presumption of paternity, or come forward with a claim of paternity in an effort to secure parental rights. It is important…
Aside from the many emotional implications of establishing paternity, there are also a variety of practical advantages. For example, establishing paternity gives a father certain parental rights, including claims to visitation and child custody. Unfortunately, the process can be complex and time-consuming, so if you are interested in establishing or denying paternity, it is important to contact an experienced child…
A Harris County judge ordered the father of Beyoncé Knowles to pay over $120,000 in past-due child support and attorneys’ fees, after a paternity test showed that he sired an out-of-wedlock child in 2010. According to a ruling by state District Judge David D. Farr, Mr. Knowles knew of the pregnancy several years ago and gave $250,000 in “hush money”…
It appears that the United States Navy may be the latest organization to jump on the bandwagon of extended paternity leave for new fathers. During a recent visit to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Admiral John Richardson presided over an impromptu meeting that included himself, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens, and ten sailors who had become new fathers…
Why establish paternity? According to Texas law, a child born to two parents who are not married has no legal father. When the parents complete an Acknowledge of Paternity (AOP) to establish legal fatherhood because there is a difference between a legal father and a biological father. An AOP helps to secure legal rights of the child. Until paternity is…