Paternity

Salem, Massachusetts, Paternity Lawyer

Paternity usually brings to mind unwed parents and contested allegations of fatherhood. However, there are many other circumstances where paternity may require a legal resolution, such as in the context of same-sex partnerships, private adoptions, in vitro fertilization and extramarital affairs resulting in pregnancy.

For highly qualified, efficient, knowledgeable and caring counsel and representation in any paternity matter in eastern Massachusetts, contact family law attorney Thomas J. Barrett to schedule an initial consultation.

You may be the mother of a child in need of child support from the biological father. You may have been told by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that you must pursue paternity identification in order to continue to receive state assistance.

You may be a man of any age who is said to be the father of an unborn child, a newborn baby or an older child — and you wish to assert your parental rights (including visitation or shared child custody) or challenge the allegations by way of DNA paternity testing. If you do not swiftly deny legal paternity allegations, you may have a lifelong commitment to support a child that you believe is not yours.

Whatever your circumstance, the resolution of questions of paternity have long-lasting consequences. Family trees, inheritances, potential stepparent adoptions, health history and other vital issues hinge on the correct identification of fathers.

If you wish to dispute allegations of fatherhood, you may need to go to court. Family lawyer Thomas J. Barrett is an experienced trial attorney who will fight to ensure that all your legal rights are protected.

Do not waste time or take undue risks by trying to resolve paternity actions on your own, or with legal counsel that you cannot trust. Contact Thomas J. Barrett to schedule a consultation.