Representing Southwest Florida Clients in Paternity Actions
If you are a father who wants to spend time with your child or a mother who wants to hold your child's father accountable for financial support, your best option may be to seek a legal determination of paternity. Paternity actions require either DNA testing involving the father and the child or the parties can stipulate or agree about the paternity of the child. Once paternity is established, you will then be able to pursue your legal rights.
At The Law Firm of Faith Z. Lodder, P.A. serving Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Manatee County, our attorney has represented mothers and fathers in paternity actions over the past several years. She understands how emotions can take over in cases involving children, and will do her best to find an efficient and effective resolution to lessen the emotional effects. Contact our firm online or call us at 941-328-8170 or toll free 877-217-7197 to learn about your rights.
Handling Paternity, Custody, Visitation and Support Claims
Contrary to popular thought, having your name on your child's birth certificate does not automatically give you rights. To obtain the full range of parental rights, it is important to pursue paternity testing. Our lawyer will help to establish paternity for individuals who want to pursue their rights to:
- Child custody
- Visitation
- Child support
Seeking Rights to Child Custody and Visitation for Fathers
In our society, it is not uncommon for children to be born out of wedlock. If you are the father of a child who was born out of wedlock and you want to ensure you have the right to parenting time with your child, you may want to consider speaking with a knowledgeable attorney. Attorney Faith Z. Lodder has helped several fathers establish rights to custody through paternity actions and knows what it will take to get the process started. She can also help you obtain a court order if the mother has left the state with your child.
Pursuing Child Support for Mothers
If you are a mother of a child who has been born out of wedlock and would like to obtain financial support for that child, you will need to establish the paternity of the father. If the father is listed on your child's birth certificate, we can help you petition the state to obtain the support to which you are entitled.
To learn more about how establishing paternity can help you, contact our firm today.
