Paternity
Yes, Establishing Paternity Matters
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Friday, October 6, 2017. You have a child with your girlfriend. You know the baby is yours and you are ready to take on the responsibility of being a father. Unexpectedly, your significant other leaves you and takes the child with…
Read MoreWhat To Expect With Paternity Testing
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Thursday, September 22, 2016. There are numerous individuals in Kentucky and elsewhere that will require DNA testing in order to clear up questions about paternity. In doing so, support or custody concerns can then be addressed. The thought of paternity testing,…
Read MoreEstablishing Paternity Gives You Rights To Your Child
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Did you and the mother of your child formally establish that you are the biological father at birth? If not, you have no legal rights to the child under Kentucky law if you and the mother were…
Read MorePaternity Suit Filed Against Nba Player
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Like most men here in Kentucky, Amar’e Stoudemire had no problem accepting that he was the father of a woman’s child despite the fact that he was married to another woman when the child was conceived and born.…
Read MoreEstablish Paternity Now To Avoid Problems In The Future
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Friday, May 5, 2017. Many Kentucky couples are in committed relationships, yet remain unmarried. These couples often have children, and may not realize that the state does not automatically assume that the mother’s partner is the biological father of the child.…
Read MoreEstablishing Paternity Is Essential For Unwed Parents
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Thursday, April 20, 2017. These days, many Kentucky couples decide that marriage might not be right for them. Making that choice might come with numerous advantages, but when it comes to children, it puts both parents at a disadvantage. Eventually, the…
Read MoreUnmarried Fathers And Paternity Actions: The Support You Need
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Monday, October 24, 2016. When an unmarried couple has a baby, it can present certain complications that often require legal intervention in order to reach a reasonable resolution. While some are able to successfully co-parent without the need for a formal…
Read MoreHow To Establish Paternity In Kentucky And Why It’s Important
On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in paternity on Friday, May 20, 2016. Today, more U.S. couples are cohabiting and deciding to delay or forego marriage. As evidence of this societal shift, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during 2014 alone, more than 40 percent of U.S.…
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