Denver, Colorado, Paternity Law Attorney

Paternity suits arise under many circumstances. Sometimes the parties have met only once or twice. Sometimes they have lived together for years. Sometimes they are married. In most cases, the rights of one of the parents are at stake. In all cases, the rights of the child are at stake.

Experienced and Compassionate Parental Rights Attorney

It is important to you and your child that your relationship be legally established. It can also be important to you that your child's relationship to his or her biological father be demonstrated, even if the father opposes an investigation of the issue.

I can help. If a father denies parentage, we can request a legally mandated DNA test to prove the tie and, often, pursue financial support and other involvement. I also represent many men who wish to be good and involved dads but have been denied the opportunity. We can push for DNA testing in this instance as well, to support a father's rights. Oral statements can also be used to establish paternity if both parties agree.

Custody and Parenting Time

Custody and parenting time can also be an issue once paternity is established. I can pursue a court-ordered determination of parenting time. A court-appointed child and family investigator (CFI) can also visit the child's home, meet with the child and both parents, observe interactions and make a recommendation for custody, visitation, parenting classes or therapy.

Contact Me

If you have questions regarding paternity, call an experienced paternity attorney for answers. Paternity questions can be confusing and can involve hostile situations and people with whom you are not well acquainted. A lawyer can help you with the painful or difficult elements of a paternity question and fight for the rights of you and your child. Contact me at 303-757-5155.

Debra Jay Ehrenstrasser, Family Law Attorney
3900 E. Mexico Avenue, Suite 330
Denver, CO 80210-3942

Phone: 303-757-5155
Fax: 303-757-8188