New Jersey Child Support Attorneys for Paternity

Paternity refers to the determination of whether you are the natural parent of a child. Once paternity is established, from a legal standpoint, fathers have certain rights and responsibilities, as do mothers. Custody, visitation and child support are among the most common concerns in paternity cases.

Whether you are a mother seeking proper support for your child or a father seeking fair treatment in a paternity action, our experienced New Jersey Child Support Attorneys can help you protect your legal rights.

Lawyers For Establishing Paternity In Paramus, Hackensack And Ridgewood

The New Jersey Child Support Attorneys of Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers by Schultz & Associates, LLC, can provide the advice and representation you need to resolve your paternity issue. Our New Jersey Child Support Attorneys are highly experienced in handling paternity matters related to:

• The establishment of paternity, whether through blood testing or the signing of a birth certificate
• Paternity complaints and paternity disputes that can end up in court
• Child support payments
• Fathers who want to establish custody and parenting time arrangements
• Modification and enforcement of court orders related to support, visitation and custody

The New Jersey Child Support Attorneys at Men’s & Fathers’ Rights Divorce Lawyers by Schultz & Associates, LLC, only practice family law, and we are well-versed in complex cases. New Jersey child support attorneys with the firm are certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Matrimonial Law Attorneys, a special designation issued to lawyers who meet the state’s highest qualifications.

Contact The Firm | Schedule A Consultation

Contact us or call (201) 880-9770 today to schedule a consultation with our experienced New Jersey Child Support Attorneys. We will be happy to sit down with you, answer your questions about paternity and child support, and help you develop a strategy to address your concerns.

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