On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | May 11, 2020 | Father's rights & paternity
The question many people now ask in response to this is, “Does it matter?” It may sound like an insult, but it is a reason to give pause. Many fathers who requested paternity tests wished they had not done one at all. Even if the child is theirs, the mother might...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Feb 29, 2020 | Father's rights & paternity
Kentucky men may find they need to have a paternity test because of a court order. However, there are many reasons a potential father may want to have a paternity test done. Here are the most common reasons for having one. The DNA Diagnostics Center states that a...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Dec 9, 2019 | Father's rights & paternity
It is not always necessary to perform a DNA test to establish paternity. However, if the question of whether or not you are the father of a child is in dispute, a paternity test is a nearly infallible indicator that can settle the question once and for all. According...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Dec 7, 2019 | Father's rights & paternity
The common assumption is that when you are a divorced father in Lexington, you have to fight an uphill battle when it comes to having your parental rights respected. While state law makes no distinctions that formally favor mothers in custody matters, in actual...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Oct 9, 2019 | Father's rights & paternity
There are several reasons the state of Kentucky may wish to establish paternity, including but not limited to child support determinations, custody determinations and the child’s peace of mind. The state may use one of two methods to establish paternity:...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Sep 25, 2019 | Father's rights & paternity
Going through a divorce with young children involved can be challenging, both on an emotional and legal basis. Courts tend to favor the mother when it comes to child support rulings, which is why being the father can make your case more difficult, especially if...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Sep 5, 2019 | Father's rights & paternity
After a breakup, some mothers may start engaging in psychological warfare to get back at fathers for a myriad of reasons. Kentucky fathers need to know that there are steps they can take to fight for a relationship with their children. Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | May 2, 2019 | Father's rights & paternity, Firm News
When you have a child in Kentucky, you may want to enjoy a healthy relationship with this child. If you are not married to the child’s mother, the situation may sometimes be more complicated. However, there are still ways you can demonstrate that a child is your...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Jan 9, 2019 | Father's rights & paternity, Firm News
Family courts throughout the United States, including Kentucky, generally presume that children benefit from the involvement of both parents in their upbringing unless there is specific evidence to the contrary. This means that, as the biological father of a...
On behalf of Lisa L. Johnson, Attorney at Law | Nov 27, 2018 | Father's rights & paternity, Firm News
You may already know why it is important to legally establish paternity of a child in Kentucky. If you are the father of a child, you have parental rights with regard to custody and/or visitation as well as a responsibility to support the child financially in the...
