Paternity Matters

Rights and responsibilities of fatherhood 

We represent men and women in matters involving paternity, or legal fatherhood. Whether you are a mother who seeks child support or you are a man whose paternity is in question and you wish to assert your rights, We provide knowledgeable advice and advocacy. Whatever your reason for establishing or denying paternity, we represent your interests under the law.

Matters that affect mothers, fathers and children

There are many reasons that the legal establishment of fatherhood is important. When married couples have children, the husband is legally presumed to be the father. But when unmarried couples have a child, the mother usually retains sole physical and legal custody and the right to make important decisions about the child until paternity has been established.

Clients we represent in paternity actions include:

• Mothers seeking child support payments, which can only be ordered when fatherhood is established
• Fathers seeking parental rights to play an important role in their children's lives
• Fathers who wish to dispute paternity when they believe they may not be the child's biological parent

Children benefit greatly when fatherhood is established: they not only can form essential parental bonds from early childhood but also be protected financially from the start. They are also allowed to know their father's medical history, which could prove essential when illness strikes.

You will need a determined advocate to reach your goals

Paternity actions can be filed by men or women. Once one party files, however, any component of the relationship — such as visitation — can instantly become an issue. It is vital to have skilled legal counsel and establish paternity as soon as possible to protect parental rights and the rights of children of a relationship.  You may need DNA testing to establish or disprove paternity.  Every aspect of our firm's paternity practice is carried out with the utmost discretion and privacy. Whether you are seeking to prove parentage or dispute it, we will advocate for your rights. 

Contact an experienced attorney for your paternity matter

Whether you wish to establish or dispute paternity, Jackson Law Firm, PLLC, can guide you through the process to protect your rights. Call 601-982-9797 or email [email protected] for a telephone consultation appointment of  consultation at our office.