Norman, Oklahoma, Paternity and Parental Rights Attorney
You owe it to yourself and to the child in question to settle a paternity matter in a timely manner. You may need a lawyer's help and advice in a scenario such as these:
- You are a single woman, pregnant or a new mother, in need of child support from the father.
- You, a man, have been named as a putative father and you wish to determine whether you are, in fact, the father.
- You have been named as putative father and you wish to prove that you did not father a child. A father wanting to exercise custody or visitation has no rights without getting them court-ordered through a paternity action.
If you have been named in a paternity action, it is especially important to respond promptly and not expect the matter to fade away. You could be held responsible for supporting a child for 18 years even if you are not the father, if you do not respond in a timely manner. You will most likely settle the question by submitting to DNA testing.
Once you know that you are the father of a baby, you now face a scenario that is very much like a divorce, even though there was no marriage. Child custody, visitation, child support and grandparents' rights all come into question.
Most people can agree that a child has needs, including the need to know the identity of his or her father. Parents likewise have a "need to know," as well as responsibilities for a child brought into the world. If you are an unmarried mother who hopes the father will simply disappear, please talk to an attorney before you decide to ignore the question altogether.
Do the right thing. Settle the question of a child's paternity. Contact an Oklahoma family law lawyer for guidance and advice regarding custody, visitation and child support.
We understand the urgency and importance of your paternity concerns. You can count on clear answers at The Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick in Norman. Attorney Nedwick's past clients describe him as aggressive and dedicated. We offer evening and weekend appointments as needed. Call or e-mail us for a prompt response.
Paternity Questions are Important and Should be Approached with Care
Aggressive, client-oriented and experienced. These terms summarize The Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick. We are prepared to advise you on how to deal with paternity questions quickly.
Whether you are a birth mother, a birth father or a prospective adoptive parent in need of legal determination of paternity of a child, call or e-mail The Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick. We will guide you as you resolve this issue of great importance to a child ― and to you.
