Paternity in West Chester PA
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, when a married woman gives birth, it is presumed that her husband is the father of the child. When a child is born outside of marriage, DNA testing can be used to establish paternity, or it can be established by a course of conduct (such as voluntarily providing support) or the signing of a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement form.
Contact West Chester Pa Family Lawyer Joshua Janis if you believe you are the father of a child and wish to establish your parental rights, or if you are the mother of a child and hope to obtain the support your child needs.
Don’t Be Intimidated to Fight for your Child
Many fathers feel disadvantaged in a system that seems to favor mothers and make it more difficult for a father to be involved in the life of his child. However, you do have rights, but you must take action to enforce them. Before being granted any custody or visitation rights, an unmarried father must establish paternity. On the flip side, fathers cannot be ordered to pay child support until paternity is established.
If your parental rights are being denied, or if you are struggling to obtain child support for your children, you need aggressive representation and legal knowledge on your side. Contact Chester County family lawyer, Joshua Janis and our family law team for answers and advice on what is involved when paternity is questioned. Contact us by email or at (877) 529-2422 for an initial consultation.
We serve Chester County, Delaware County, Lancaster County, Montgomery County, Downingtown, Paoli, Media, Norristown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading and Allentown. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Pennsylvania Paternity lawyer at Ciccarelli Lawyers, by contacting us at (610) 925-2500 or toll free at (877) 529-2422.
