Paternity Testing – Albuquerque Family Law Attorneys
If you are facing a paternity situation, you are not alone. Every year, thousands of people in New Mexico require paternity testing for a variety of reasons. When you need help filing a paternity suit, the family law attorneys at Standridge Law Firm, P.C. can help you make sound decisions in your case. If you’ve been named in a paternity suit, we can help you understand your legal options.
Why Establish Paternity?
Establishing paternity is necessary in order to establish parental rights and responsibilities, such as custody and child support, per New Mexico child support law. Paternity testing is also important to so the child is aware of any hereditary diseases he or she may inherit from the father.
The earlier you work to establish paternity, the better it is for all parties involved, especially the child. Sometimes this is simple, such as when a father steps forward to acknowledge paternity. The family law attorneys at Standridge Law Firm, P.C. understand it’s not always that easy.
Paternity & Child Support
New Mexico child support law requires the paternity of a child to be established before determining the amount of child support. Laws require paternity to be established through a court case if a father is not willing to acknowledge paternity. In order to do this, you need to hire a paternity lawyer to discuss your legal options.
Contact Our Experienced Paternity Lawyers
The lawyers at Standridge Law Firm, P.C., have experience and knowledge representing our clients’ best interests in paternity cases. We understand the importance of father’s rights in family law issues, and always keep the child’s wellbeing in the forefront of our minds. If you are looking for aggressive representation for any family law situation, we can help. Contact us to set up an initial consultation.