How can paternity be established in Texas?

Paternity in Texas can be established in three primary ways:

• Presumed paternity: The husband is presumed the father if the couple is married at the child’s birth.
• Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP): A legal document signed by both parents establishing the father’s paternity.
• Judicial determination: The court may establish paternity through legal proceedings, potentially involving DNA testing.
• For those disputing their biological relationship to a child, comprehending these mechanisms and legal choices is vital.

The Law Office of Dana Baker can assist in establishing paternity through various means, such as legal presumption (applicable when the parents are married), by submitting a formal acknowledgment of paternity, or through obtaining a court decree. For more information or assistance, please contact us at 979-310-5507, serving clients throughout Texas.