Paternity Lawyer Serving Clinton, NC; Fayetteville, NC; and the Surrounding Areas

In North Carolina, paternity establishes the legal relationship between a father and a child, providing the child with rights to inheritance, medical history, and government benefits like Social Security. While mothers of children born out of wedlock are granted sole legal and physical custody by default, establishing paternity allows fathers to seek visitation or custody rights. Establishing paternity establishes the father's legal responsibilities, such as child support. However, to grant the child full inheritance rights equal to those of a child born in a marriage, a separate legal process called legitimation may be required. A father can file a petition for legitimation at any time before his death. Either parent can file a civil action in court to establish paternity at any time before the child's eighteenth birthday.



Paternity must be proven by "clear, cogent, and convincing evidence." BP Condlin Attorney at Law is a paternity lawyer serving the local area. We can help establish paternity under the law. If your child’s other parent is shunning responsibility, make sure you have the best legal representation possible behind you. Our firm provides that. You can always expect a great experience as our client. We provide zealous and dedicated representation, and we price-match all competitors. 

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