Paternity
Seeking to Establish
Parental Rights?
Miami
Paternity, Custody,
and Child Support
Lawyers
Our family law attorneys represent mothers and fathers who wish to determine parentage of a child. We are committed to protecting your rights and privacy in a sometimes frustrating process.
Need a DNA
test? Trying to
collect child
support?
Call
305.914.5677
Law Offices of Karlan & Associates, P.A. represents clients in Miami-Dade Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin Counties, and throughout Florida. Contact our office today for a Free 30 minute in office consultation by appointment consultation regarding your rights and options.
Mothers Seeking Child Support or Fighting Visitation
In most cases, it is not necessary to hire a lawyer to establish child support. Child Support Services (CSS) can order support, compel DNA tests, and pursue action against a father who refuses to pay.
If you are concerned that the father would be an abusive or negative influence in your child's life, our family law attorneys can represent you in family court custody proceedings to argue against visitation, or in the alternative, for supervised visits only.
Fathers Establishing Paternity and Challenging Paternity Actions
Our lawyers can help men establish paternity of a child and assert their rights and responsibilities as a father. Our representation includes:
- Arranging DNA paternity testing to prove you are the biological father
- Petitioning for an Order to Show Cause hearing in family court to request shared custody or visitation rights
- Negotiating the amount of child support
We also represent fathers who have been served with a child support order from CSS. If you dispute whether you are the father, we can arrange a genetic test (or a second test). If testing comes back positive, we can negotiate with CSS on your behalf to decrease any child support arrears. Our paternity lawyers have successfully reduced obligations by many thousands of dollars for clients. Your case is kept in strictest confidence.
Free 30 minute in office consultation by appointment Consultation: Call 305.914.5677
Our lawyers are well versed in Florida paternity law and prepared to vigorously assert your case.
Contact our Miami office at 305.914.5677 for experienced, compassionate, and discreet representation. We offer a free 30 minute in office consultation by appointment. We will explain the process, discuss your options, and estimate your costs.
