Experienced Paternity Lawyers, Colorado Springs Area
There are many circumstances where a paternity test may be necessary. Even if the child is very young, it is best to establish paternity as soon as possible. If you live near Colorado Springs and need a lawyer/attorney to help establishing the paternity of your child, please contact the Marrison Law Firm, located in Colorado Springs, CO. We can guide you through the steps of establishing your child’s paternity.
Basic Paternity Facts
In Colorado you or your lawyer/attorney can file a motion or petition to determine paternity at any time. You do not have to be in a divorce to file this motion—this option is also open to unmarried parents. If the father’s name is on the birth certificate, such a filing is not necessary unless there is still a question about it. You can only bring a motion to deny paternity within five years of the child’s birth.
After the Colorado court establishes paternity, the next step is to determine parental rights and responsibilities including child custody, visitation, and child support.
Psychological Parents
Biology is an important step in determining unmarried fathers’ paternity rights. However, in the state of Colorado, it is not necessary to be a biological parent to have parental rights. Even if no adoption took place, a person may still have custody rights and pay child support if she or he has been a constant presence in that child’s life, serving as a de facto parent. If this describes you and you live near Colorado Springs, then you should contact a lawyer/attorney who understands what you must do in order to continue to be a positive presence in that child’s life. We can help you.
