Paternity

In Pennsylvania, unmarried fathers can establish paternity over their children in two ways. One is to go through the court system. By contacting the local court, a father can arrange for DNA testing and secure an order establishing paternity over his child. The other...

Residents of Pennsylvania have many reasons for wanting to establish the paternity of a minor child. Perhaps the most common reason is to establish a legal basis for child support for the child. In all cases, however, the procedure is essentially the same. Legal...