St. Charles Parental Disputes Lawyer
National statistics indicate that the out-of-wedlock birth rate is about forty-percent. When a married couple has a baby, the identity of the father almost never comes into question. If a child is born to unwed parents, however, the father's identity may not always be as apparent. In cases where a child is born out of wedlock, a father has to file a paternity action if he wants to ensure that he has custody rights to his child.
Contrary to popular belief, simply being on a birth certificate does not give a father an enforceable custody order. If a father does not file a paternity case, a common scenario is where there is an administrative child support order put in effect against the father through the Division of Child Support Enforcement. Yet, while paying child support, the father still has no child custody schedule and right to see his child or be an equal decision-maker. If unmarried men fail to establish their rights, courts also have the discretion to award five years back child support.
At Stange Law Firm LLC, our dedicated St. Louis paternity issues lawyers represent clients on all sides of these cases. We have extensive experience in paternity disputes. We know the law and we know your rights. We understand what is at stake, and we work diligently to reach the best possible outcome on your behalf.
Strong Representation in Your Paternity Case
Making an accurate determination about the paternity of a child is critical. The results of these actions will have a serious impact on everyone involved for many years. Child support, custody and visitation, parental rights and other considerations will all move forward from the outcome of the paternity action.
When you hire our firm, we will do everything in our power to ensure that you get the right answers, including ensuring the integrity of the DNA testing. No matter which side of the case you are on, we will work to build the strongest possible case to support your position.
Our clients in these cases have included:
- Unmarried men who are denied frequent and meaningful contact to their children by the mother
- Mothers who are trying to establish paternity to secure child support
- Alleged fathers who deny any biological relation to the child
Contact a St. Louis Paternity Dispute Attorney
Contact us online or by phone to schedule a free and confidential hour consultation at any of our convenient locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, and Belleville, Illinois.
Saint Louis County Office: 314-219-1865 Click to learn more about this location.
Jefferson County (Arnold) Office: 636-333-0396 Click to learn more about this location.
St. Charles Office: 636-940-5900 Click to learn more about this location.
Belleville Office: 618-505-4643 Click to learn more about this location
Saint Louis City Office: 314-499-8340 Click to learn more about this location.
