Paternity and Adoptions

Austin, Texas, Paternity and Adoption Attorneys

Many legal issues revolve around paternity and adoption issues. From establishing paternity for child support to securing an adoption for a stepparent, there are a number of legal procedures and complicated legal actions that must be taken to secure both parental and support rights regarding children. At the McMinn Law Firm, we are experienced in handling the range of legal issues related to paternity or adoption cases. Our attorneys are dedicated to assisting individuals assert their parental rights or protect against unmanageable financial obligations.

In all paternity cases, we are aggressive client advocates experienced in parental rights and issues involving child support obligations.

Paternity: Whether you are a mother seeking to establish paternity in order to collect child support or a father seeking to establish parental rights through a paternity action, our attorneys can protect your rights. We are experienced in the complex legal procedures that will be involved in any paternity action. From your initial consultation through the resolution of your case we will remain sympathetic to your immediate and future needs.

Paternity may be established through:

• Birth certification: Father's parentage is asserted at birth
• Affidavit: Father asserts paternity through affidavit after birth
• Adjudication: Court-ordered DNA test and adjudicated paternity

If you are an alleged father seeking to prevent child support obligations, we can assist you in disestablishing paternity. It is important to assert your rights now before there is a presumption of paternity. Once you begin paying child support, it can be difficult or nearly impossible to disestablish paternity once the child is older. For an immediate assessment of your paternity case, contact our firm today.

Adoption: Whether you are a grandparent, stepparent or other relative seeking to adopt a child or you are seeking an adoption through an agency, our attorneys can assist you in protecting your immediate and future rights as well as your child's best interests.

Contact the McMinn Law Firm for experienced legal service from an Austin, Texas, criminal defense and family law firm. Our lawyers offer professional and effective legal representation to protect the rights of our clients.