Southern California Custody and Visitation Attorney
Establishing paternity is a fairly easy and straightforward process using DNA testing. The consequences of paternity, however, are anything but easy, and can have a significant impact on issues of custody, visitation and child support. Establishing the identity of a child's father and determining the father's right to actively participate in the life of the child are important legal considerations.
The Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen effectively represents both mothers and fathers in paternity cases in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Our attorneys provide experienced representation for the often complex issues associated with paternity. We will ably assist mothers establish paternity in order to collect child support, and will assist fathers when they have been denied custody and visitation rights to their children.
Benefits Available From Establishing Paternity
When paternity is established, it begins a legal relationship between parent and child that carries certain rights and obligations. These rights include the physical or legal custody of the child, the right to contest adoption proceedings, the right to collect child support payments and the ability to establish visitation rights.
The establishment of paternity will also have significant benefits for the children involved, including:
- Eligibility for child support payments
- Additional medical coverage and benefits
- Eligibility for parents' life insurance and disability benefits
- Legal rights in probate and estate administration
- Ability to claim dependency for tax purposes
Whether you are the mother or father of a child and are concerned about establishing paternity, an attorney at our firm can advise you on your rights and options. For more than two decades, the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen has helped clients in Los Angeles resolve their family law issues.
Contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen
For more information, contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen in Los Angeles, California. Call 310-277-1127 and schedule an appointment to discuss your situation with a highly experienced and dedicated lawyer.