Paternity Lawyers

Clarify parental status with our expert paternity lawyers.

What you Need to Know About Paternity Rights

When a child is born to unmarried parents, it has an effect on parental responsibility. For example, unmarried fathers are not automatically named on a child’s birth certificate. This can affect your legal rights and responsibilities if you are a father or suspected father.

Our family law team can guide you through the process of confirming legal paternity, whether that’s through an agreement, DNA testing, or a court application.

We’ll help you understand your options, ensuring that your actions align with the best interests of your child and avoid unnecessary conflict where possible.

When you Might Need a Paternity Lawyer

Anybody involved in a parental dispute may seek the help of a paternity lawyer. Here are just a few examples of when paternity lawyers are useful.

 father wishing to affirm parental responsibility

f you are involved in a family dispute regarding your status as the father of a child or children, you may need to confirm your paternity in order to assert your parental rights.

A man that doubts paternity claims

You may be about to receive the responsibility of being a father and want to confirm this status. Or, you may have lived for a period of time under the assumption that you were the father and now you need legal confirmation of this before entering a dispute.

A mother seeking to confirm parental responsibility for child support

As a mother, you may be seeking child support from the father of your child. However, you may first need to deal with paternity lawyers to help legally identify your child’s father. 

If you have been acting as a father 

omeone who has been involved in a child’s life as an acting father figure without being the biological father may need advice from a family law professional if they wish to apply for parental responsibility. 

Get In Touch:

For any questions regarding paternity law, please contact our experts. For an initial, no obligation call, please ring 01865 594265 or email us at [email protected]

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Paternity Advice Pricing

We understand the importance of having clear information and transparency about the cost of your legal advice.

Details of our pricing will always be provided from the outset. Once our team understands your legal needs, you will receive a detailed summary of the expected cost, as well as any payment options available. Please contact us to find out more.