Alpharetta Paternity Lawyer

Navigating paternity issues can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. At Miles Hansford, we provide expert legal guidance to individuals in Alpharetta and throughout Georgia who are facing paternity matters. Our team is dedicated to helping clients understand their rights and options, advocating for their best interests every step of the way.

Call Miles Hansford today at 770-781-4100 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our paternity attorney in Alpharetta!

Comprehensive Paternity Services Tailored to Your Needs

We can help you establish paternity for cases involving:

• Child support rights
• Visitation rights
• Child custody

Miles Hansford, has over a decade of experience with paternity and legitimation cases in Georgia. Our lawyers can guide you throughout the legal process and address your concerns. Contact our law firm at 770-781-4100 to schedule a consultation.

What is Paternity?

Paternity entails the legal acknowledgment of a man as the father of a child. Establishing paternity is significant, including determining child support, inheritance rights, and accessing medical history. In Georgia, when a child is born to unmarried parents, automatic legal rights and responsibilities do not extend to the father. Therefore, paternity must be established through appropriate legal channels.

Establishing Paternity in Georgia

There are several ways to establish paternity in Georgia:

• Voluntary Acknowledgment: When both parents agree on the father’s identity, they can sign a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgment form either at the hospital or later at the State Office of Vital Records. This formal agreement serves as a legally binding acknowledgment of paternity, obviating the need for court intervention.
• Genetic Testing: In cases where paternity is disputed or contested, or if one party challenges the Voluntary Acknowledgment, the court may order genetic testing. This method, utilizing DNA samples from the child, the alleged father, and, if feasible, the mother, offers high accuracy in determining paternity.
• Court Order: Should disagreements persist regarding paternity, either parent has the right to petition the court to adjudicate the matter. The court may then mandate genetic testing and judge based on the presented evidence.
• Legitimation: In specific scenarios, a father may pursue paternity acknowledgment through legitimation. This legal process grants the father full rights and responsibilities and can occur through marriage to the child’s mother or a separate court procedure.

Our experienced paternity lawyers at Miles Hansford, can help you establish paternity and represent your interests in court if necessary. We understand the sensitive nature of these matters and strive to achieve swift and favorable outcomes for our clients.