As you hold your newborn, doubts about your paternity begin to creep in. A thought crosses your mind: "What if I’m not the biological father?" If you are wondering whether you can challenge paternity, the answer is yes but only under specific circumstances. Why...
Establishing paternity is important to both the child and the parents involved. It determines legal rights and responsibilities such as custody, visitation, and child support. For the child, knowing their biological parentage can affect their sense of identity and...
As single mothers become more common, establishing paternity has become a critical legal concern for many families. In Kentucky, over 40% of children are born to unmarried parents. As such, proving who the father is becomes an important legal issue. If you couldn't...
When it comes to family matters, especially during a divorce or custody battle, knowing the biological father of a child can be crucial. Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing the truth. But how accurate are the paternity tests available today? Types of...
Fathers, regardless of their marital status, have the right to be involved in their children's lives. In Kentucky, unmarried fathers can seek visitation rights to maintain a meaningful relationship with their children. Establishing paternity in Kentucky Unmarried...
One of the reasons a father seeks paternity is to have a voice in his child's future. Paternity gives fathers not only the right to custody but also a say in major decisions affecting their child's life. However, discovering you're fathering a child doesn't...
In Kentucky, just as in other states, the law acknowledges that unwed fathers do not have automatic parental rights and responsibilities and must establish paternity to gain them. However, a common misconception about paternity cases is that only the alleged father...
The scope of a father’s rights depends on factors like their marital or relationship status with the child’s mother. Although fathers generally don’t have the same level of decision-making power as mothers regarding an unborn child, they can exercise their parental...
In Kentucky, as in many states, the law aims to prioritize the child’s welfare and actively safeguards the rights of both mothers and fathers. For fathers facing divorce or seeking to establish paternity, knowing your rights is the first step towards ensuring a fair...
Fathers have the right to deny that they are a child's biological father. However, should the father of your child do this, you are not left powerless. Thanks to Kentucky laws, you have an alternative legal avenue to affirm the paternity of your child. The process of...