Beverly Hills Paternity Dispute Attorney
Paternity Disputes Are Personal, Stressful, & Can Be Life Changing
Establishing a father’s legal paternity status, or “parentage,” is important to prove his rightful relationship with his child. Legal parentage unlocks doors to initiating a child’s custody arrangement, visitation schedule, and child support when parents decide to divorce or separate.
Resolving parentage disputes quickly is also key to reuniting estranged fathers with their children and determining parental rights and responsibilities. Attorney Karen S. Brown has decades of experience and knowledge representing clients in these emotionally complex cases. She knows the laws and how to navigate the legal system and can provide efficient, effective legal guidance and advocacy for clients struggling with a parentage dispute.
Call the Law Office of Karen S. Brown at (323) 524-2225 for a free consultation with Beverly Hills paternity lawyer Karen S. Brown.
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The Benefits of Determining Paternity
A Brighter Future Awaits Mothers, Fathers, & Children
Whether a traditional or nontraditional family structure, there are advantages in ascertaining legal parentage or paternity. Benefits for children and parent include:
- Children are able to build relationships with both parents. Emotionally, the child can learn about their father and family history while financially, they gain access to medical insurance, Social Security benefits, veterans aid, and other financial support. In the event that their father dies, the child can inherit their share of the estate and they will have the right as a surviving family member to sue for harm or death.
- For mothers, establishing parentage allows both parents to share custody and the responsibilities of raising their child. In addition, the mother can share costs and duties related to providing for the child, parenting time, and visitation schedules with the father. She can also shepherd the child’s support payments on a regular basis.
- Determining paternity gives the father the ability to establish a relationship with his children so they know they are cared for. Paternity also allows fathers to enjoy legal rights, such as seeking custody or parenting time if necessary. On the other hand, the outcome of a paternity dispute could reveal that a man is not the father and does not have responsibilities and rights.
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From divorce to restraining orders, Attorney Karen Brown focuses on securing your future with care and dignity. Her firm offers the peace of mind and reassurance you need during life’s most challenging times.
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What Is Maternity Fraud?
If the stakes are high in a divorce for any number of emotional or financial reasons, maternity fraud can sometimes occur. This, also known as paternity fraud, is when a child’s biological mother wrongly claims that a man is their child’s biological father for the purposes of adoption, certain survivor’s benefits, inheritance, to secure child support from someone perceived as more financially stable, or to conceal infidelity.
The impacts of such fraud are significant. For the alleged father, it can lead to emotional distress, financial burdens, and legal complications, especially if he has already assumed parental responsibilities. For the child, it can disrupt their sense of identity and family structure, particularly if the truth about their biological parentage is revealed later in life. Preventative measures, such as DNA testing before signing legal documents or accepting financial responsibility, are often recommended to avoid such situations.
Swiftly Resolving Paternity Disputes
In California, legal parentage may be established voluntarily by birth parents, married parents, registered domestic partners, and parents who file a legal declaration. It may also be established via a court order in cases of domestic violence, juvenile dependency, or adoption. In contentious cases, the court will order a DNA test to determine the identity of the child’s biological father.
Attorney Karen Brown can help you find the path that’s best suited for your circumstances. Whichever side of the issue you find yourself on, she will confidently advocate for you throughout the entire legal process. Karen will help you understand your options and diligently fight to protect your rights.
Protect the Best Interests of Your Children
Parentage disputes can be complex and emotionally exhausting, but a necessary step in protecting your child’s emotional and financial future. When you need legal help sorting through your legal options, speak with an experienced paternity lawyer in Beverly Hills. Attorney Brown is a Certified Family Law Specialist with decades of experience helping clients throughout the Southland. She can leverage this considerable knowledge to help you.
To schedule a free 30-minute consultation with the Law Office of Karen S. Brown, reach out via the firm’s secure online form or call (323) 524-2225.