Paternity
Paternity Attorney
The first step in any paternity dispute is getting information. If you want to establish paternity or if you are involved in a paternity dispute, you want a lawyer who will help you get accurate answers and protect your rights no matter what future might lie ahead. At the law offices of Dusty L. Twyman, located in Winter Garden, we represent men and women in central Florida who are involved in disputes over paternity and parental rights.
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The establishment of paternity will have a major impact on your future. There are many avenues to explore in a paternity action:
- Is a paternity test warranted?
- What name will my child have?
- Will I have custody?
- What type of parenting plan/visitation will I have?
- Do I have a right to make decisions regarding the child?
- How much support will be required?
- Do I have to pay expenses?
If the paternity test comes back positive, there are a number of issues that must be determined. Some important issues include the child's last name, parental rights of each party, and financial obligations for child support and medical bills. Working to protect our clients throughout the process, we will make sure you come up with the best possible plan for you and your child.
Protecting Fathers' Rights
The State of Florida has something known as the Putative Father Registry. If you believe that the child in question is yours, you must put your name on this list. If you fail to sign up for the registry, the mother of your child can put the child up for adoption and you will have no rights to the child. We can make sure you do everything possible to protect your rights from day one.
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From helping you get answers to planning for whatever future lies ahead, we will help you throughout your paternity dispute. Open Monday through Thursday from eight to five, and Fridays from eight to noon, our Winter Garden law offices are just a few minutes from Orlando. Contact us today for more information.
