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San Diego Paternity Lawyer | California DNA Parentage Test AttorneyWhen a child is born to an unmarried couple, the law may not recognize the biological father as the legal father unless he has signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or is legally presumed to be the child’s father is some other way. The purpose of a paternity action is to judicially determine legal fatherhood; primarily established by DNA evidence. An adjudication of paternity carries with it all the legal rights and obligations of a legal parent-child relationship, including the right to custody and visitation and the legal obligation to pay child support. A court order naming a man as the legal father of a particular child is a prerequisite for establishing child support, child custody and visitation. In cases where public assistance is providing support, the presiding county may bring an action to establish paternity and child support.
If you have been served with court documents alleging that you are a father of a child, you have certain procedural rights, including: the right to request genetic (DNA) testing; the right to remain silent; the right to a court trial and to cross-examine witnesses; and the right to counsel. At the Law Office of Elizabeth M. Lewis, located in San Diego, California, we have extensive experience representing individuals in contested (and uncontested) paternity proceedings. The result of an adjudication has long-term consequences for everyone involved, both emotional and legal. Let us put our experience to work for you. Whether you want to initiate a paternity action, or are contesting a paternity suit, contact one of our experienced lawyers today. We serve the communities of San Diego, Chula Vista,
El Cajon, South Bay, East County, as well as out-of-state clients. To confidentially discuss your family law concerns, please contact our office for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTION.   
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