Cross-Border Family Law
Legal Paternity
Establishing — or disputing — paternity where it is contested, and dealing with what follows either way.
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Tell us the situation and we will tell you what we think you should do — and what it will cost.
Who this is for
- Fathers denied acknowledgement of a child
- Mothers seeking to establish a father’s legal responsibility
- Men disputing a claim of paternity
- Families dealing with inheritance questions
What we handle
Scope of work
Paternity petitions and defences
Court-ordered DNA testing
Consequential support and custody claims
Correction of birth records
Inheritance and nationality implications
How it works
How we run the matter
- Assessment of evidence and objectives
- Petition filed with the Family Court
- DNA testing arranged through an accredited laboratory
- Hearing
- Order and registration of the result
Documents to prepare
- Birth certificate
- Identification of all parties
- Communications relating to the child
- Financial records showing any support paid
- Existing DNA results
Common questions
Lawyers for this matter
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Founding Partner
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40+ years of courtroom and advisory experience
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Partner
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Modern legal practice, business advisory and international client support
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