Paternity is the means to legally establish the identity of a child’s father, ensuring that both parents can fulfill their rights and responsibilities. This legal determination is crucial for securing child support, custody, and visitation rights, as well as for the child's inheritance and medical history. Whether you're a mother seeking support or a father aiming to assert your parental rights, understanding the paternity process is essential. Our dedicated attorneys are here to guide you through this process, providing expert advice and representation to protect your family's interests and ensure the best outcomes for your child.
If a mother is married at the time of the child’s birth, her husband is presumed under Maryland law to be the father of the child. However, this is a rebuttable presumption and can be contested.
