Louisville, Kentucky Paternity Lawyers in Jefferson County

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Representing Individuals in Louisville, Kentucky & Throughout Jefferson County in Paternity Matters

A dad’s right to be part of his child’s life is one of the most fundamental aspects of parenthood in Louisville, Kentucky, and a key focus of paternity law. Paternity establishes a legal relationship between a dad and his child, enabling dads to seek custody and visitation while also taking on the responsibility of providing financial support and active involvement in their child’s life.

Unfortunately, there are times when a mother may not cooperate in allowing a dad to have a meaningful role in their child’s life. In such challenging situations, having a compassionate and dedicated Louisville paternity attorney is vital to protecting your rights. Our Louisville paternity lawyers handle every aspect of paternity cases—from establishing legal paternity to enforcing rights. We understand the importance of dads playing an active role in their children’s lives and are here to advocate for the time you deserve. Contact a Louisville, Kentucky paternity attorney today for dedicated legal representation.

What Is Paternity?

Paternity is the legal recognition of the relationship between a dad and his child. In Kentucky, paternity can generally be established through two methods:

  • Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP)
  • Judge’s Ruling Following Paternity Lawsuit
 

After paternity is established in Kentucky, the family court can make determinations about custody, child support, medical support, social security benefits, insurance, and other essential needs and entitlements for the child.

What Legal Responsibilities Does Paternity Give the Dad in Jefferson County?

Establishing paternity in Kentucky grants a dad several important legal rights. These include factors such as:

  • Custody and Visitation: A dad can seek legal custody or visitation rights, allowing him to be actively involved in his child’s life.
  • Child Support: Once paternity is established, a dad may be required to pay child support, but he also has the right to seek custody or visitation in return for his financial responsibilities.
  • Medical and Insurance Benefits: A dad may have the right to provide medical support and include his child under his health insurance plan, if applicable.
  • Social Security and Inheritance Rights: The child may be entitled to benefits, including social security, veteran’s benefits, or inheritance rights, once paternity is confirmed.
  • Legal Decision-Making: Establishing paternity can give the dad a say in major decisions regarding the child’s education, health, and welfare.
 

Establishing paternity in Kentucky ensures that dads have both the rights and responsibilities to be involved in their child’s upbringing and well-being.

What Can Make Paternity Hard to Establish in Louisville, Kentucky?

In Kentucky, several factors can complicate establishing paternity. Disputes over fatherhood, lack of acknowledgment by the dad, or difficulty locating him can require DNA testing or legal action. If the mother is married to another man, her husband is often presumed the legal dad, and disputing this requires legal steps. DNA testing may be contested or delayed, adding further challenges.

Additionally, if a dad has had little involvement in the child’s life, seeking custody or visitation can be difficult even after paternity is established. Complex family dynamics or ongoing custody disputes can also complicate the process.

Contact Stange Law Firm in Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County, KY Today

If you are looking for help establishing paternity in Louisville, Kentucky, or nearby, Stange Law Firm can help. We can help answer your questions or help to establish your rights as a dad. Contact us online today or call 855-805-0595 to schedule an initial consultation today.

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Visitation
Often called parenting time, visitation is the amount of time a noncustodial parent spends with his or her child. We can handle a broad spectrum of visitation matters.
Creating a parenting plan
Getting visitation rights means drafting a parenting plan that works. We can help.
Relocation with a child
Courts have continuing jurisdiction over child custody and visitation orders. So, when a parent wants to move, it is usually necessary to get the court's permission first. Failure to do so can put your time with your child in jeopardy.
Enforcement of orders
If a parent fails to follow a child custody order, it may be possible to take him or her to court to enforce the order.
Contempt of court
If you are found to have repeatedly ignored a court order, you may be found in contempt of court.
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When you need a court order changed, you can work with the experienced attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC.
Custody Issues for Nonmarried Parents
Next to dissolution actions, paternity cases (custody and support cases between unmarried parents) are among the most common cases in domestic relations law.
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If you are being denied access to your children, you may want to consider a family access motion.
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If you have jurisdictional issues involving your custody case, you will want an attorney familiar with the UCCJEA.
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If you have a complex custody case where psychological issues or abuse may be in play, you might want to consider a child custody evaluation
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Third-Party Custody
If you are not the biological parents, in certain cases all may not be lost. You might have a right to third party custody in certain situations.
Fertility and Surrogacy
Fertility and surrogacy is a growing area of the law for those who want children.
Transportation
In some custody cases, parties might live far apart. This can result in difficult child custody cases with transportation at issue.
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