Paternity Lawyer in Pensacola, FL
Establishing Paternity for Your Child’s Legal Rights
Establishing paternity is essential for both fathers and mothers when it comes to securing a child’s legal rights. Whether you’re a father seeking to assert your parental rights, a mother seeking child support, or a stepfather wanting to become the legal father, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.
At Craig A. Vigodsky, P.A., we provide compassionate, experienced legal help in establishing or disputing paternity, ensuring that both parents and children are protected under the law. We understand that paternity cases can be emotionally charged, and we’ll help you navigate them with care and professionalism.
Why Establish Paternity?
For both parents and children, establishing legal paternity can provide many benefits:
- For the Child: Establishing paternity opens the door to financial benefits like child support, health insurance, and potential Social Security benefits or inheritance rights.
- For Fathers: Legal paternity allows fathers to gain the right to parenting time, make decisions about their child’s upbringing, and be involved in their child’s life.
- For Mothers: By establishing paternity, mothers can ensure that the father is financially responsible for child support, which is essential for the child’s welfare.
Our Paternity Services
Whether you are looking to establish or dispute paternity, Craig Vigodsky offers services tailored to your situation:
- DNA Testing: If there is uncertainty about the biological father, we can assist in arranging a DNA test to confirm paternity.
- Voluntary Acknowledgment: In some cases, paternity can be established through a voluntary acknowledgment by the father.
- Legal Guardianship & Adoption: For stepfathers or others wanting to assume a legal role in a child’s life, we assist with guardianship and adoption proceedings.
We also assist in cases where paternity needs to be disputed. Sometimes, a mother or father may wish to disprove paternity for various reasons, and we can guide you through the necessary legal processes to resolve the situation.
Why Choose Craig A. Vigodsky?
With over 25 years of experience in family law, Craig Vigodsky is committed to handling your paternity case with empathy and professionalism. Whether you are seeking to establish your rights as a father or ensure that a child’s father is held accountable for child support, we will work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome.
We proudly serve clients in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and across the Florida Panhandle, including military families stationed at Eglin AFB, Pensacola NAS, and other local bases.
Contact Us for a Consultation
If you’re facing a paternity issue, don’t navigate it alone. Reach out to Craig Vigodsky, P.A., today for a confidential consultation. We’ll explain your rights and options, and work with you to resolve your case efficiently and compassionately.
Call us now at (850) 912-8520 or fill out our contact form to get started.