Determining paternity is a legal process that often requires the expertise of an attorney. Once biological paternity is confirmed, either the mother or the child can seek judicial acknowledgment of paternity. What’s remarkable is that this process can even take place after the presumed father’s passing. Unlike voluntary acknowledgment, this legal determination has retroactive effect from the child’s birth, officially recognizing the biological father since the child’s inception.

This legal pathway can be initiated by either the mother or the child, especially when the biological father is reluctant to acknowledge paternity. Additionally, it may arise when the mother had previously withheld permission for the father to acknowledge the child, but the child now seeks to establish an official familial connection with their biological father.

Our experienced legal team is here to guide you through every step of the paternity determination process, ensuring that your rights and the best interests of the child are protected.