LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Paternity. Establishing and Contesting
I handle cases to establish or contest paternity. I arrange DNA testing, deal with civil registry records and proof of family relations.
Time and cost agreed before we start.
FROM PRACTICE
How similar questions were resolved
Paternity established on father’s initiative
THE SITUATION
Need to establish paternity and amend the birth certificate
WHAT WAS DONE
- Filed a claim with proof of family relations
- Initiated and monitored DNA testing
- Applied to the registry to amend records after judgment
RESULT
Paternity established. Certificate updated. Rights formalised
Contesting paternity by the husband
Husband is recorded as father. doubts about origin exist
Result
Entry cancelled. Registry updated
Posthumous paternity
Paternity must be proved for inheritance
Result
Paternity confirmed. Inheritance proceeds correctly
Case descriptions do not include clients’ personal information.
YOUR SITUATION
When to get in touch
- I help the court reach the factual truth. I explain the procedure clearly. I organise DNA testing, work with the registry office, collect testimony and documents. I draft a claim or defence. I control deadlines and follow through until records are changed.
SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE
How we can help
- Review grounds. registry papers, testimony, correspondence
- Arrange and supervise DNA testing
- Draft a claim or a defence with evidence
- Ensure amendments to the registry entry and birth certificate
BEFORE YOUR ENQUIRY
Your questions answered
How is the scope and cost agreed?
We discuss the documents, the task and the available format before starting work.
What determines the cost?
The cost depends on the documents, the task and the stage of the matter. We agree the scope before starting work.
Let’s start with your situation.
Request a consultation. We will agree the time, format and cost, then look at your question and documents.