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Skilled Maryland Paternity and Family Law Attorneys

At Edwards Phillip Amourgis, PC, we assist clients in paternity cases. Our family law attorneys work hard to help clients get the answers they need. The establishment of paternity is important in many different family law cases. A mother may want to establish a father's paternity to receive child support. Or a father may realize that the child he once thought was his, may in fact, not be his biological child. Paternity disputes can have a powerful impact on families.

Our skill and experience allow us to provide you with the guidance, advice, and advocacy you deserve. Call (301) 841-7188, toll-free at (877) 631-4002, or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.

Edwards Philip Amourgis, PC
Edwards Philip Amourgis, PC

Parental Rights Attorneys

When a couple is married, the husband is presumed to be the child's father. However, when unmarried people have a child together, it is necessary to establish the child's paternity formally. Since a paternity determination is a basis for various parental rights and responsibilities, it can affect child custody, visitation, and child support. An action to determine the parent-child relationship may be brought by, among others, the birth mother, the prospective father, the child's representation, or a child support enforcement agency if the mother is receiving assistance.

Determining the Child’s Paternity

A determination of the child's paternity may also be helpful when the child's parents are married. Perhaps you are the father of a child you once thought of as your own, but you now have new information that you may not be the biological father of that child. If you, the father, have doubts about your child's paternity, we can assist you in seeking a paternity determination. Recent developments have occurred in Maryland's paternity laws which allow a father to challenge his paternity obligations, sometimes even after many years.

Get Expert Legal Advice

Whether you are a father looking to establish your parental rights or a mother seeking the child support you need for your child, we can help you. A skilled family law attorney at Edwards Phillip Amourgis, PC, can help you resolve your legal issues professionally. Call (301) 841-7188, toll-free at (877) 631-4002, or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Our paternity lawyers can meet with you to answer your questions and assist you in resolving your paternity concerns. At Edwards Phillip Amourgis, PC, we work tirelessly to protect our clients' best interests and legal rights. Call (301) 841-7188, toll-free at (877) 631-4002, or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.