North Atlanta, Marietta and Roswell Paternity Test Lawyer
Paternity is a legal action for determining whether a man is responsible for paying child support to a mother on behalf of a child. Legitimation is a legal process whereby a father establishes the rights of inheritance and visitation with his child when no marriage was consummated. In the past, these cases were typically filed by unmarried moms seeking child support from the fathers of their children. Increasingly, these cases are initiated by men who want to establish their rights as fathers.
My name is Jeffrey S. Williams. I am an attorney who represents both men and women in paternity and legitimation cases in North Atlanta, including Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta and surrounding counties.
Establishing Paternity in Georgia
Increasingly, courts use DNA testing to establish paternity. This is a simple process using a swab from the inside of one's cheek and is relatively inexpensive.
Once paternity is established, the court will order child support. Paternity does not establish visitation or the rights of inheritance to the father.
Establishing Fathers' Rights in Georgia
Establishing a paternity case doesn't give any rights to the father. A separate court action is required to gain visitation rights, change a child birth certificate to the father's last name, and give the child the right to inherit from the father.
As your lawyer, I can guide you through the legal process to establish your rights as a father. Many unmarried fathers initiate paternity cases to gain visitation rights after the mothers have cut off contact with children following the breakup of the relationships.
For More Information About Legitimation
For more information or to schedule a consultation with me, Alpharetta paternity attorney Jeffrey S. Williams, call 770-884-4053 or fill out the contact form on this website.
