Category Archives: Paternity
What is Collaborative Paternity?
Establishing paternity is only the first step in creating a lasting relationship between a parent and child. Issues of custody, visitation, support, and more must all be discussed and negotiated between parents, and collaborative paternity services can help. An experienced Florida family law attorney like those at the law office of Blair H. Chan,… Read More »
What is a DNA Paternity Test?
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material that you inherit from your parents. A DNA paternity test is one way to establish the legal father of a child through the Florida courts if one parent does not consent to a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity. If you would like to learn more about DNA… Read More »
Collaborative Paternity Services
Establishing paternity of a child can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved and confers a number of rights and responsibilities on the father of the child. After legal paternity of a child is established, the parents of the child will need to work out a number of legal issues, including parenting time, custody… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Florida
Establishing paternity refers to the determination of a man’s legal rights and obligations to a child. This process can be beneficial to every person in that child’s life, including the father. In Florida, there are two methods for establishing paternity: a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity and court ordered genetic testing. If you would like… Read More »