PATERNITY
New Jersey (NJ) Paternity Attorneys
Client questions in the area of paternity are generally focused on a few primary areas:
- What is the process to determine paternity?
- Is a DNA test necessary and how is a DNA test performed?
- What are my rights to share in custody and visitation of a child?
- Do I have any responsibility to pay child support?
Once paternity is established, there are usually a great number of questions that arise about maintaining a long-standing relationship with the child and what legal obligations follow as a result of the paternity outcome. Our experienced paternity attorneys assist our clients in determining what child custody and creative visitation plans are available, no matter what the age of the child. Whether you are the child’s mother or the newly established biological father, our paternity attorneys will provide you with efficient, compassionate and aggressive representation. Additionally, child support will need to be addressed as well as other significant child related issues.
We Understand the Need for Confidentiality
If you are seeking legal advice in the delicate area of paternity and would like a confidential consultation with one of our New Jersey paternity attorneys, call Weinberger Law Group, LLC at 973-457-1244. We provide sensitive and knowledgeable legal representation in paternity actions. We can also help you to understand the paternity process and determine when a DNA test is necessary to determine the biological father. The NJ paternity attorneys at Weinberger Law Group are available to discuss any concerns you may have regarding your paternity matter and we are committed to serving the best interests of you and your child.
Benefits in determining paternity
Some people have concerns about what is involved with paternity or are reluctant to follow through with paternity establishment; however, you should know that there can be significant benefits to your child in determining paternity, including the following:
- Medical Condition: Paternity is often an important tool to determine what medical conditions a biological father has so that a child can be fully informed about his or her genetic make-up. It is important for your child to be made aware if their father has a medical condition that is hereditary can be passed down to them.
- Medical Insurance: Once paternity is established, your child may be eligible to receive medical benefits through the biological father’s plan.
- Social Security and Benefits: In certain situations, once paternity is established, your child may qualify for Social Security benefits in the event of their father’s disability or death. This may also apply to veteran’s benefits as well.
- Life Insurance Policies: Once paternity is established, a biological father may be required to maintain life insurance on his life to secure child support and your child could be named as the beneficiary of the policy.
- Estate Planning and Probate: Once paternity is established, if a biological father should die without a Last Will and Testament in place, your child may very well stand to receive a portion of their father’s estate settlement during probate proceedings
If you have any questions or concerns in the area of paternity, contact the New Jersey family law attorneys at Weinberger Law Group, LLC so we can guide you through this confusing time in your life. We will educate you about the legal options available to you before paternity is established, during the process of determining paternity and once paternity is established. Get the information you need today by calling (973) 520-8822 to schedule your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
Our partner, Bari Zell Weinberger, is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This Certification is achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey.
