Paternity

Honolulu Paternity Lawyer

Paternity may be established voluntarily by the natural mother and father by signing a voluntary establishment of paternity at the time of the child's birth.

In other situations, a Paternity case must be filed to establish paternity.

We can vigorously represent persons alleged to be the fathers of children, or we can represent mothers who want to resolve issues regarding paternity.

It is critical to have an experienced attorney to represent your interests in your paternity matters. A paternity judgment or order can:

1. Decide the existence or non-existence of a parent-child relationship.
2. Change information on a child's birth certificate
3. Order the payment of child support, medical, birth, and other expenses.
4. Order who will have custody and/or visitation with a child.
5. Order the payment of insurance coverage for the child.
6. Determine who shall pay for the fees for paternity tests.

*YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT TO LEGAL COUNSEL IN A PATERNITY PROCEEDING, AND YOU SHOULD EXERCISE THIS VALUABLE RIGHT THE SOONER THE BETTER.