Category Archives: Paternity
How To Establish Paternity In Maryland
Many children in Maryland are born to unmarried parents. When this happens, the child automatically has a legal mother but no legal father. It’s good for a child to have a relationship with both parents, though, so if possible, you should try to establish paternity. There are many benefits to establishing paternity. Have questions… Read More »
Is Paternity Fraud a Real Problem?
So, perhaps you’ve heard rumors about paternity fraud. So-called fraud cases involve situations where a woman has claimed that a man is the father of a child in order to collect child support or other support or assistance, all the while knowing the child is not his. While this is often reported as a… Read More »
Should I Get a Paternity Test?
Many men each year are faced with the very real and difficult decision of whether to obtain a paternity test or not. It’s a tough choice to make, even for otherwise happy marriages and relationships. In some situations, a paternity test may make sense, yet in others it may bring more hardship than anticipated…. Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Maryland
Paternity is important, and establishing paternity is relatively straightforward in Maryland. If you need to prove the paternity of a father, or if you’re a father seeking to prove your paternity over a minor child, you should seek the assistance of an experienced paternity lawyer in Maryland. What is Paternity? The term paternity refers… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Maryland
Establishing a child’s paternity is important for many reasons. It ensures the child can foster and build a relationship with both his or her parents. A child deserves all the advantages that two parents can provide. Maryland has adopted the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA), which invalidates many of the antiquated laws that previously placed… Read More »