Denver Divorce Attorney
Colorado Paternity Lawyer
Colorado law distinguishes between a biological father and a legal father. A simple way to establish paternity in Colorado is by a father acknowledging his paternity in writing. If an unwed father is unwilling to acknowledge his paternity, a paternity test may be used to seek such confirmation. In Denver paternity tests are an option to determine whether an individual is in fact the father. These tests are considered to be 97% accurate. They are taken using either cheek swabs or blood samples from the man and the child.
The request for a paternity test is often made by unwed mothers seeking child support. In other cases the father seeks the results of a paternity test to exclude him from the possibility of being the father. Once paternity is determined, that father has the same legal rights as a married father in Colorado. He can file for child custody or may be required to pay child support to the mother. Under the UPA Act, a man is presumed to be the father if the child is conceived or born during his marriage or born within 300 days of the legal termination of the marriage. Contact our office to speak with an experienced Denver divorce attorney who can assist you with the issue of paternity or any other issue in your divorce.
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Scheideler & Associates PC
2755 S. Locust Street, Ste. 102,
Denver, CO. 80222
Phone: (303) 757-5678, Fax: (303) 691-9292
