Cancel Print. Advanced Search. Parentage Paternity. Basic Information In parentage cases, also called "paternity cases," the court makes orders that say who the child's legal parents are. But for unmarried parents, parentage of their children needs to be established legally.
In some cases, the law may also determine that a child has more than 2 legal parents. What It Means to Establish Parentage Establishing parentage means obtaining a court order or signing an official declaration of parentage or paternity that says who the legal parents of a child are.
If a father does not admit that he is the parent, the court may order the alleged father, mother, and child to submit to genetic testing.
Once a person is established as the father or mother of a child, he or she will have all the rights and responsibilities of a parent: He or she will be able to request custody and visitation parenting time orders from the court so that he or she can legally visit with his or her child.
He or she also will be responsible for paying child support and will have to pay half of the uninsured health-care costs for the children and half of the child-care costs that result from the custodial parent getting or having a job or going to school. Reasons for Establishing Parentage of a Child Establishing parentage is very important for a child.
Disputing Parentage and Genetic Testing In general, a man who is being told that he is the father of a child has the right, if he is not completely sure he is the father, to request genetic DNA testing to find out for sure if he is the father of that child. If the Department of Child Support Services performs the testing, normally there is no charge to either named parent. Other factors considered may include but are not limited to: the costs of the baby's birth; the cost of health insurance; the cost of child care; and any special education needs.
See NRS B. The father has the right to seek court-ordered custody and visitation. However, the Nevada Child Support Enforcement Program cannot provide assistance related to custody or visitation issues. Your child has the right to expect regular and continued support from both parents.
When you wait, you take the chance things may change and you may not have an opportunity to assume responsibility for your child. Your child may grow up without the advantages and benefits that come from having both parents share in parental responsibilities.
Give your child the best possible chance in life by establishing paternity as early as possible. Customer Service experiences exceptionally high call volumes, especially the first week of each month. Alternate phone numbers for each office are provided on the list of Child Support Offices. Skip to Main Content. Why is establishing paternity important?
How is legal paternity established? How can the father voluntarily acknowledge paternity? What if the alleged father refuses to acknowledge paternity? What if I am not sure who the father of my child is? When is paternity genetic testing necessary? Genetic testing is necessary when the alleged father questions or denies paternity.
Adult Abuse and Neglect Search Search. Mobile Menu Button. What does it mean to establish paternity? How do I establish paternity? Parents who are not married can establish legal paternity for a child by: Signing an Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity at the hospital when the baby is born.
Whether you are someone who believes they are the parent to a child or the biological mother, any time a paternity issue arises, concerns regarding child support and child custody follow.
It is important to work with an experienced family law attorney who can protect your rights and the best interests of the child. Schlesinger Michael S. Strauss Deanna L.
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