Family Law Blog

How to File a Petition for Paternity in Colorado

By admin on August 4, 2010

The Colorado State Judicial Branch website is an informative site that allows users to search court records, make court payments, and download important forms for a variety of legal issues, including those centering-around family law. It is very important that these forms are properly filled out, and that all available information that is requested per form is provided in its entirety. When filling out such paperwork, it may be a good idea to retain the services of an experienced Colorado family law attorney to ensure that all information is provided as requested.

When filing a petition for paternity, there are 12 sections that need to be filled out for completion. Much of the information is relatively self-explanatory, but it is still essential that the information is accurate. Information about the Petitioner and about the Respondent are each required, as is information (name, address, birthday) pertaining to any children whom the respondent is the biological parent of. Information about previous court proceedings regarding the child or children in question, as well as any knowledge of proceedings that could affect the current proceeding’s outcome, are all required by the Colorado court system. Even the names of all non-familial parties involved need to be revealed to the court via the petition.

Court proceedings of all kinds can be complicated, especially for someone who has had little or no experience dealing with such a situation in the past. At Kaplan Law, LLC, our experienced Denver paternity attorneys will help you every step of the way throughout your Colorado child paternity case. For more information, call us today at 1-877-527-5260

Free Paternity Tests Could Bolster Child Support Involvement

By admin on December 16, 2009

According to Jackson, Mississippi’s local CBS affiliate WJTV, the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that it is offering free paternity testing. Reportedly, the state is hoping that the testing, which typically costs anywhere from $300 to $500 (not including attorney fees) will spur more biological fathers to take responsibility for providing payments to their children. Consequently, by determining that men in question are in fact fathers, the state is also hoping to benefit itself. That is, in increasing child support collections, the state will help guarantee future federal funding.

While opponents of the plan argue that the state should not be spending money for testing, the end result is intended to help secure state funding which, as pointed out by the DHS, will be used to help children in the state of Mississippi. While children are the primary focus of paternity testing, divorce, not just in Mississippi but across the country, entails a much wider spectrum of custodial issues.

Issues ranging from child support to spousal support to division of property are all matters that need to be carefully taken into consideration during any divorce case. Because such cases can be quite complicated, it is in the best interest of any person involved in a Colorado divorce case to retain the services of an experienced family law attorney.

The skilled attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC have represented clients in a variety of divorce cases. Our divorce lawyers will work on your behalf to attain the best possible outcome in your case, and will ensure that your rights are not infringed upon in a court of law. The Colorado family law attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC understand the complex nature of divorce cases, and are sympathetic towards the stress that can ensue as a result. If you are thinking of filing for divorce and would like helpful information, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at 1-877-527-5206.

Source:http://www2.wjtv.com/jtv/news/local/article/dhs_offering_free_paternity_tests/20038/