PATERNITY
Paternity and Family Law

DNA paternity testing allows parents to know who the father of a
child is. Knowing the name of the father makes it possible to obtain
child support. It also gives the father parental rights, allowing him to
be involved in the child's life through inclusion in a parenting plan.

At the law office of Frank E. Mann, Attorney and Counselor at law, I
work with mothers and fathers on paternity issues. I advise them
about their rights and their options when there are questions about
the paternity of a child. To find out more about paternity, contact my
Houston office at (713) 524-6868.

A determination of paternity brings rights and responsibilities

If a man is found to be the parent of a child through a paternity test,
he can be held liable for child support and medical insurance. He can
also be awarded visitation rights or primary custody of a child. I file
lawsuits for clients to clarify fathers' rights and responsibilities when
there are unresolved questions about paternity. Some of these suits,
called Suits Affecting the Parent–Child Relationship (SAPCR), can
result in a SAPCR order that provides visitation rights to fathers. A
lawsuit can force a father to undergo genetic testing to determine
paternity. If a father denies that he is the father of a child, and
genetic testing proves him wrong, he may be liable for court costs
and legal fees because the test has established paternity.

Each paternity case turns on a different issue

At my law office, I advise fathers and mothers about complex
paternity issues. If you have been ordered to pay child support and a
paternity test reveals you are not the father, I can help. If your wife
just told you that you are not the father of one of your children, I will
counsel you about your options with regard to that child. If your
girlfriend is pregnant, and you believe you are not the father, I can
tell you about your obligations and your choices.

Each case is different. I have handled many such cases during the
years since becoming a lawyer in 1984. To learn how I can use my
experience and knowledge to help you with any paternity matter,
contact my Houston law office.

A Houston family law attorney serving south east Texas  communities such as Sugar Land, Katy, Conroe, Richmond,
Rosenberg, Bellaire,  Angleton, Texas City, Pearland, Pasadena, Deer Park, League City, The  Woodlands, Kingwood,
Channelview, La Porte, Alvin, Missouri City, Friendswood,  Lake Jackson, Baytown, and Clear Lake

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