Arkansas Paternity Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• When Does An Unmarried Father Acquire Parental Rights?
  A man who is not married to a child's mother does not have any parental rights until his paternity has been established.  Paternity may be established by the father's acknowledgment or by a … more
• Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
  Yes.  Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children.  That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights.  Usually, the state must show that the parent … more
• Can My Parental Rights Be Terminated While I Am In Jail?
  Yes.  A parent's rights over their child may be terminated due to the parent's abandonment of the child.  A parent's incarceration may result in an abandonment due to … more
• What Is Paternity?
  Paternity means fatherhood. Establishing paternity is the process of determining the legal father of a child. When parents are married, in most cases, paternity is established without legal … more
• How Is Paternity Established?
  If the father and mother were not married at the time of the child`s birth, an Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity or a court order naming the legal father establishes paternity. The alleged father … more