Establishment Of Paternity
What Is An Action To Establish Paternity In Indiana?
When a child is born to parents who are not married to one another, one must file an action to establish paternity so that custody, child support and parenting time rights can be determined by the Court.
Issues to address in an action to establish paternity:
- Child custody (legal and physical)
- Parenting time
- Child support
- Health insurance coverage for the child
- Mother’s birthing and prenatal medical expenses
Our family law attorneys at Langer & Langer understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate the legal process, especially when it comes to your child. Hiring an attorney to help guide you through these challenging and emotionally charged issues will ensure your rights are protected and make an understandably difficult process go as smoothly as possible.
It Is Important To Establish Paternity Even When Both Parents Are Getting Along
Many men avoid filing an action to establish paternity until their romantic relationship has ended with their child’s mother or a disagreement has arisen within the co-parenting relationship. Often, this leads to the parties having to navigate the sensitive issues of custody and parenting time while they are upset about collateral issues, which makes an amicable resolution less likely.
Choosing to file an action to establish paternity, even when you are getting along with your co-parent, will allow both of you to quickly define your respective parenting time and custody rights. This will minimize turbulence for everyone in the family if you and your co-parent ever end your romantic relationship, cease living together or have a disagreement related to child-rearing decisions.
Discuss Your Options With A Paternity Lawyer – Contact Us Today
Our attorneys at Langer & Langer have over 100 years of combined experience, and they are ready to guide you through all aspects of your family law matter. To schedule an initial consultation, call our office in Valparaiso, Indiana, at 219-246-4759 or reach out online.
