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Disestablishment of Paternity Lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida

Even after paternity has been established and recognized by law, it is possible to disestablish paternity and terminate any further obligation to pay child support when the male is not, in fact, the natural father of the child. A case dealing with disestablishment of paternity means the person previously designated as the father wishes to prove that he is not the paternal father of the child and therefore is not legally obligated to support or be responsible for that child.

Disestablishment of paternity is an extensive process and requires the services of a highly skilled, knowledgeable lawyer to see the case through to a successful resolution. Jacksonville paternity attorney Scott Ellerin has the experience to take on a case of this nature, presenting it in the best light so as to defend the rights of his client.

Challenging Paternity in Jacksonville

Florida Statue 742.18, a fairly recent addition to the Florida laws regarding the determination of parentage of children, lays out the specific conditions under which paternity can be disestablished. If this is successfully accomplished, the mother may no longer be able to receive child support and the child’s birth certificate may be changed to exclude the former father’s name. If a woman finds herself in a situation where her ex-husband is now challenging the paternity of their children, she will need excellent legal representation to ensure her rights, and the rights of her children, are protected.

If a father believes that he is not the biological father of his children, he has the right to challenge their paternity and seek relief from paying further support. Due to the potential emotional harm to the children involved, as well as the general stance of the court regarding acting in the best interests of the child, the aid of a highly skilled paternity lawyer is crucial to the success of a case to disestablish paternity. Jacksonville paternity attorney Scott R. Ellerin knows how to guide his clients through the myriad details of this procedure and present their case as favorably as possible.

Are you seeking disestablishment of paternity, or is your former spouse threatening to do so? Contact Jacksonville paternity lawyer Scott R. Ellerin today!

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