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A custody hearing or trial allows both parents to provide the court with information so the judge can make a decision. Custody matters are often complex, and it is helpful to talk to a reputable family law attorney as soon as possible. Here are some additional tips to help you prepare for your custody trial.

According to the CDC, about 40% of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried women. When a couple is not married, the paternity of the child is not automatic. The parents must establish paternity through the courts.

Every child is born with two biological parents. A child’s parents have both responsibilities and rights. When parents are married, the husband is typically presumed to be the father. When parents are unmarried, paternity is not necessarily a given fact. The parents must take steps to establish the biological father. Until this step is completed, […]

When a child’s father is not known, the child’s mother can file a court order to have a paternity test performed. In a situation in which a man who believes he is or might not be the child’s father or if another relative has custody of the child, one of these parties can order a […]