Determining Paternity in Columbia for Unmarried Couples
Establishing paternity is an important step for unmarried parents when they welcome a child to their family. In Missouri, married couples that have children are presumed to be the legal and biological parents of that child, and this paternity is automatic. In order for both parents in an unmarried couple to have parental rights, they have to take steps to establish paternity. A Columbia paternity attorney can help parents secure important legal rights. Important parental legal rights include the right to decide their child’s education and healthcare, the right to request custody and visitation, and the right to child support