Johnson County Paternity Action Lawyer
In the past, paternity actions were usually initiated by unmarried moms who wanted an unmarried dad to pay child support. Today it's just as common for these actions to be started by unmarried dads who want the legal right to have regular visits with their child.
At the law office of Weston R. Moore, Attorney at Law, in Olathe, Kansas, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your goals for seeking a paternity action and explain the legal process.
In Kansas, unmarried dads are responsible for paying child support once they have been determined to be the father of their child (either by agreement or DNA testing). However, the only way to obtain legal rights of custody and visitation is by a family court action.
The Rights of Unmarried Fathers
Unmarried fathers usually seek to establish legal child custody and visitation rights in court after their relationship with the mom has ended. Following an emotional breakup, many moms allow or deny visitation by whim, leaving the dads without regular access to their children.
A paternity action is similar to divorce except that it does not address property issues. The two parties can negotiate a child custody and visitation agreement, or the issue can be decided in court.
Child support is determined using the same formula used for married parents who divorce. Child support can be changed if you have a substantial change in financial circumstances after your child support order.
Free Lawyer Consultation
To discuss your paternity case with Olathe family law attorney Weston Moore, call 1-866-214-5863 toll free or fill out the contact form on this site.
