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Family Law: Paternity
Paternity Law Firm In Minnesota
When a child is born, establishing legal paternity is a critical step in securing the rights and responsibilities of both parents. At Heller & Thyen, we provide comprehensive paternity law services in Minnesota to guide clients through the legal process with clarity and compassion.
Our experienced paternity attorneys provide thoughtful counsel to protect your interests and advise you in compliance with Minnesota family law. We work with clients who are seeking to establish or contest paternity, address child custody and support, or assert parental rights.
Services Offered by Our Paternity Lawyers
Our legal team is qualified to provide these paternity law services to Minnesota clients:
Recognition of Parentage (ROP)
The Recognition of Parentage is a voluntary form that must be signed by both parents to legally establish the father’s paternity without going to court. In Minnesota, signing this form creates a legal relationship between the father and child, which must be established for child support, custody, and parenting time rights. Our paternity lawyers assist clients in completing and filing the ROP properly to protect future parental rights.
Birth Certificate Assistance
Having the father’s name added to a child’s birth certificate is an important step in confirming legal paternity. This may be done through a completed ROP or through a court order in cases where paternity is in question. Our family law firm guides clients through the necessary steps to verify that parental rights and responsibilities are accurately reflected by the birth record.
Presumptive Father vs. Adjudication of Parentage
If a man is married to the mother at the time of a child’s birth, he may be considered the “presumptive father” under Minnesota law. When paternity is uncertain or contested, adjudication of parentage is required to determine legal fatherhood. We represent both mothers and alleged fathers in navigating these situations to provide a fair, legal resolution.
Presumptive Custody to Mother
Until paternity is legally established, Minnesota law grants sole legal and physical custody of a child to their mother. This can affect a father’s right to seek custody or parenting time. Our paternity law firm helps fathers understand their rights and take the appropriate legal steps to pursue custody or visitation of their child.
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Professional Paternity Attorneys
It is therefore critical that you protect your rights. At Heller & Thyen, P.A., we understand these issues and have the experience to help a father become legally involved in his child’s life, establish paternity, as well as obtain custody rights and visitation. We also understand the need to protect a mother who needs to identify the child’s father in order to establish obligations such as child support. Our team of family law attorneys are prepared to help you navigate through these issues in order to achieve the best results possible.
If you’re currently needing the assistance of an experienced family attorney who specializes in paternity, contact the professionals at Heller & Thyen, P.A. today!
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