Posts in Paternity

Aug 12 How to Establish Paternity in California

There are a few different ways for a parent, married or unmarried, to establish parentage of their biological child. Depending on ...

Jan 08 Can a Mother Get Child Support Without Establishing Paternity?

These days, more (and more) children are being born out of wedlock or to unmarried parents, and there are reasons for this. For ...

Apr 15 Do Unwed Fathers Have Rights Over Child Custody?

In today’s society, it’s becoming more common and socially acceptable for couples (and non-couples) to have children outside the ...

Nov 06 When Does Child Support End in California?

In California and all 50 states, both parents are expected to financially support their children. Contrary to popular belief, ...

Dec 05 What Rights Does an Unwed Father Have?

As of this writing, it is estimated that up to 50% of first marriages in the United States will end in divorce. The chances of ...

Jun 21 How Paternity is Established

In a California paternity case, the court makes an order establishing who child's legal father is. When a child's parents are ...