by jilson | Feb 7, 2023 | Family Law
There are multiple ways to establish paternity that fit different situations. In most states, paternity is determined by: Paternity by assumption The husband is presumed to be the legal father if the mother is married. However, a married man may legally challenge...
by jilson | Feb 7, 2023 | Family Law
A paternity action is a legal process to establish who is legally the father, especially when parents aren’t married or if there is a conflict. This civil action can be started by the mother to gain child support from the alleged father or filed by the biological...
by jilson | Feb 7, 2023 | Family Law
A foster parent may seek custody of a child in their care, but it is important to understand that the goal of the foster care system is to reunify children with their birth families whenever possible. With a goal in mind to safely place a child back with their birth...
by jilson | Feb 7, 2023 | Family Law
Child protective services (CPS) and foster care records are generally confidential and are not made public. Such records can include child identification information, information regarding the child’s biological family, condition reports on the child’s original...
by jilson | Feb 7, 2023 | Family Law
Foster parents do receive a monthly stipend to cover the costs of child care, such as food, clothing, and other basic necessities. The payment structure for foster families varies depending on the payment rates established by their residing state, the age of the...
