Understanding the Steps After Paternity is Established
Did you recently just get over the paternity aspect of your paternity action? So now that you are established as the father or mother of the child, you’re asking yourself, what’s next? Hi, I’m a Tahlequah paternity attorney Aaron Grubb at Wirth Law Office. In this video, we’re going to talk about steps right after paternity is established.
First off, the court’s going to order a TO, which is just a temporary order that establishes custody, visitation, and child support during the pendency of the action. While the action is taking place, they want something in place so that the child is being cared for. Both parents will receive some visitation and custody rights just during the pendency of the action.
Best Interest of the Child Analysis
Second, when the court determines the custody issue, they’re going to conduct what’s called the best interest of the child analysis. This process looks at various factors, including which parent provides a more stable environment and who has more resources to support the child. They’ll also consider which parent has a more flexible work schedule that allows for more time spent with the child.
Lastly, if you’re going through a DHS administrative court proceeding, which is different from a county court paternity action, they can also establish custody and visitation. This is a critical step that needs to be addressed in a county court to ensure that all rights and responsibilities are sorted out properly. I know this can be confusing, so if you need help with your paternity action, make sure to contact me, Aaron Grubb, your Tahlequah family law attorney at the Wirth Law Office, and we can help you.
Get Help with Your Paternity Action
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the steps after establishing paternity, consider scheduling a low-cost initial strategy session with me. Together, we can outline your options and develop a plan that best supports you and your child. Call me today at (918) 458-2677 to get started!
