Paternity

Paternity of a child can be determined in several ways. In most cases, the question of who will be determined to be the father of the child is the issue to be resolved. A State of Texas form known as an Acknowledgement of Paternity can be completed at the time of birth or afterward. A person can also be determined to be a parent by presumption. If certain factors exist at the time of birth the person can automatically be presumed to be the parent. It also may be necessary to rebut the presumption if the person is not the parent.

Sometimes it is necessary to have a Court’s assistance to establish the paternity of a child. If so, a Suit to Adjudicate Parentage may be necessary. In cases where a mother asserts that a particular man is the father the Court may order genetic testing. We can assist you in making choices that serve your rights with regard to paternity of a child.