Paternity Establishment Lawyer in Ohio

Paternity establishes the basis for a variety of parental rights and responsibilities including child custody, visitation and child support. Whether you are a father looking to establish your parental rights or a mother seeking the child support you need for your child, a skilled family law attorney can help you resolve your legal issues professionally.

At the Cincinnati law office of Eric L. Anderson, LLC, we help mothers and potential fathers establish parental relationships through paternity testing. We pride ourselves on providing people with the personalized legal services they need to find a good solution that meets their unique concerns.

Need help establishing paternity? Contact our firm to schedule your free initial consultation with experienced attorney Eric L. Anderson.

Paternity in Ohio

In the state of Ohio, when an unmarried man and woman have a child, the mother becomes the residential parent automatically. Meanwhile the assumed father is considered the "alleged" father. This differs when the couple is married, as the husband is presumed to be the father of the child.

If you are an alleged father and desire to be involved in your child's life, you owe it to yourself and your child to establish paternity. Once the court has established that you are the biological father, you will be able to secure parenting time and be expected to pay child support. Paternity can be established by mutual agreement or by court order.

Protect your rights. Don't stand on the sidelines and think about what might have been. If you want to be involved in your child's life, you have options. To discuss your options for establishing paternity, call (513) 360-4935 to schedule a free consultation.