Paternity and Parentage Disputes
Experienced representation for paternity establishment and disputes in Beverly Hills. We help establish or challenge parentage to protect your rights and your child's interests.
Establishing Parentage in California
Paternity (parentage) actions establish the legal relationship between a parent and child. Whether you are seeking to establish your parental rights or challenging a presumption of paternity, these cases have profound implications for custody, visitation, and child support.
What We Handle
- Voluntary declarations of paternity
- Court-ordered paternity establishment
- Genetic (DNA) testing requests
- Challenging or defending presumed parentage
- Custody and visitation in paternity cases
- Child support establishment through paternity
- Unmarried parents' rights and obligations
Why Paternity Matters
Establishing legal paternity gives a father the right to seek custody and visitation, obligates both parents to provide financial support, and gives the child access to benefits including health insurance, inheritance rights, and social security. Without a legal determination of paternity, an unmarried father has no enforceable rights to custody or visitation.
Our Approach
We handle paternity matters with sensitivity and discretion, understanding the emotional complexity these cases involve. Whether you are establishing your rights as a father or addressing a paternity dispute, we provide clear guidance and strong advocacy throughout the process.
Questions About Paternity and Parentage Disputes?
Schedule a confidential consultation with Certified Family Law Specialist Rose Barsamyan to discuss your specific situation.