Paternity cases establish the legal relationship between a parent and a child and may also set orders for conservatorship, possession, and child support. These matters can involve acknowledgments, court findings, and, in some situations, genetic testing.
When should you hire a paternity counsel?
You should hire paternity counsel when parentage is disputed, when you need court orders for custody or support, when you want legally recognized parental rights, or when you are responding to a suit that could create long-term obligations. Legal help is also important when timing matters, such as early requests for temporary orders or disputes involving access to the child.
Housewright Law Group represents both parties in parentage matters and focuses on securing clear, enforceable orders that protect the child and define each parent’s rights and responsibilities. Clients rely on our straightforward counseling and careful handling of sensitive family dynamics.
What we do
- File or respond to parentage suits and related requests for conservatorship, access, and support.
- Prepare temporary orders for interim access, support, and parenting structure during the case.
- Negotiate parenting plans and support terms once parentage is established.
- Represent clients at hearings and trials on disputed parentage and related relief.
- Draft final parentage orders that clearly define rights, duties, and enforcement provisions.