Paternity Law

Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing for Paternity in Colorado

Colorado law allows the evidence of Genetic Testing to determine Paternity. This testing, as we shall see, does not necessary mean DNA testing (which is a common misconception). We will also look at other aspects of such testing regarding disputes and documentation When is Genetic Testing in Colorado used?Genetic testing can be used in any
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When is a Paternity Attorney Necessary in Colorado?

When most men hear the words “paternity attorney”, a chill runs up their spine. That’s because so many movies and public scandals have revolved around the negative aspects of paternity; particularly being “sued for” paternity. But in reality, most people who hire paternity lawyers are not women who are looking to prove anything about the
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Paternity

Colorado Paternity Issues

This article explores the need for establishing paternity as per the Colorado paternity laws, as well as the consequences of doing so. Also explains a few situations where Paternity in Colorado is implied. Colorado Paternity Laws OverviewThe first thing to realize about paternity in Colorado is that it’s complex. The issue is a sensitive one
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Paternity child custody

Paternity and Child Custody in Colorado

Explains the importance of paternity establishment in Child custody cases. Also provides an overview of whom the courts usuall prefer to hand custody over to. Paternity establishment in Child CustodyWe have seen earlier how important establishing paternal rights are in Colorado. In that, among other things, we touched upon the benefits of establishing paternity, and
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Establishing Paternity

Establishing Paternity in Colorado

Establishing paternity in Colorado can be tricky, especially if the paternity you are trying to prove will make someone financially responsible for a child he doesn’t live with or has never met. But not all paternity cases in Colorado are about collecting child support. In some cases, men want to protect their parental rights when
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Paternity fraud

Paternity fraud is a growing problem in Colorado

With the growing number of unwed mothers in America, cases of paternity fraud are on the rise. Paternity fraud is when a mother attempts to collect child support or other benefits from someone who is not the father of their child. Until recently, Colorado law disallowed an unmarried or divorced man from being removed from
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