California Attorney Assists with Paternity Matters
Family lawyer addresses the rights and responsibilities of fatherhood for clients in the Los Angeles area
Galen Gentry represents men and women in Los Angeles and Orange County in matters involving paternity, or legal fatherhood. Whether you are a mother who seeks child support and needs to establish who the child’s father is so support can be sought, or you are a man whose paternity is in question, and you wish to assert your rights, Mr. Gentry provides knowledgeable advice and advocacy.
Skilled California attorney assists with matters that affect mothers, fathers and children
There are many reasons that the legal establishment of fatherhood is important. When married couples have children, the husband is legally presumed to be the father. But when unmarried couples have a child, the mother usually retains sole physical and legal custody and the right to make important decisions about the child until paternity has been established.
Clients We represent in paternity actions include:
- Mothers seeking child support payments, which can only be ordered when fatherhood is established
- Fathers seeking parental rights to play an important role in their children’s lives and have custody and visitation
- Fathers who wish to dispute paternity when they believe they may not be the child’s biological parent
Determined advocate handles your paternity action
Paternity actions in California can be filed by mothers or fathers. Any component of the relationship — such as visitation or support — can become an issue. It is vital to have skilled legal counsel and establish paternity as soon as possible to protect parental rights and the rights of children of a relationship.
Mr. Gentry can help you to access blood and DNA tests to establish or disprove paternity. Negotiate and draft relevant documents and court pleadings. Establish parenting time and support orders. Every aspect of the firm’s paternity practice is carried out with the utmost discretion and privacy. Whether you are seeking to prove parentage or dispute it, We will advocate for your rights.
Contact an experienced California attorney for your paternity matter
Whether you wish to establish or dispute paternity, Galen Gentry can guide you through the process to protect your rights. What if you’ve already received a custody order is that the end of the case? No, read this post to understand your custody order.
Call (310) 282-7521 or contact me online to schedule a free virtual consultation at my Woodland Hills office.