Paternity

Both parents have the right to have a relationship with their child.  However, paternity must be established before the court will provide any orders relating to the parent-child relationship.

A paternity or parentage suit is a legal action taken to determine the biological father of the child and may be filed by the mother or alleged father.

The Importance of Filing a Paternity Suit

Once the father of the child is identified, the father can:

• Request possession and access to the child
• Seek to become the primary custodial parent
• Ask the court to give the child his last name
• Contest the adoption of the child by another man or person
• Provide financial and medical support to the child

Additionally, if the court finds that the alleged father is not the father, the court will renounce the father’s responsibilities or obligations. 

If you need a Houston Paternity Attorney to assist with your Paternity Suit, contact The Quander Law Firm. Call (832) 930-7139 or fill in our contact form.