Unmarried Couples: Columbus, Ohio, Paternity Lawyer
At the law office of Richard L. Morris Co. L.P.A., we are pleased to represent unmarried parties in paternity cases. We handle all aspects of paternity proceedings, including:
- Establishment of paternity
- Visitation
- Child custody
- Establishment of child support
- Motions for modification of custody, visitation, or child support orders
To contact our Gahanna, Ohio, law office, call us at 614-428-0052 or contact us by e-mail. We are pleased to offer a free telephone consultation with attorney Richard L. Morris and a no-obligation case evaluation to discuss your rights and options.
Paternity Proceedings in Ohio
A paternity case is a one involving unwed mothers and fathers. When a child is born to a biological mother who is not married, the mother has full custody of the child. To establish custody or visitation rights, the father must file a motion to the court to establish paternity and a motion for custody or visitation rights. Even in cases in which the mother has sole physical and legal custody, a father may still have a right to visit with the child.
An unwed mother must initiate a paternity proceeding to establish paternity in order to receive an award of child support. To establish paternity, a DNA test of the father may be ordered if the father has not registered with the putative father registry within one month of the birth of the child. Once paternity has been established, the court may issue an order regarding custody, visitation, and child support.
To learn more about paternity and the parental rights of unmarried parties in Ohio, we encourage you to contact Richard L. Morris Co. L.P.A. for assistance.
Contact Us
To speak with Richard L. Morris or schedule a free telephone consultation, call our law office in Gahanna, Ohio. To reach our office, call 614-428-0052 or contact us online.
