Paternity/Father's Rights

Paternity / Father's Rights Attorneys in Parker and Tarrant Counties, Texas

If you believe you are the father of a child, and would like to be more involved in his or her life, you have the same rights under Texas law as any parent. DNA testing can establish paternity, and is readily available and fairly routine.

For help claiming your rights as a father, contact the law offices of Constance Langston in Weatherford or Fort Worth, Texas.

Attorney Constance Langston has 20 years of experience in family law and paternity cases. We understand that you want the best for your child, and are willing to take on the responsibilities of parenthood.

Attorney Langston also represents mothers who wish to establish paternity. Attorney Langston advises both fathers and mothers to follow this guideline:

In Texas, there are now limitations in place concerning paternity claims. We advise you establish paternity before your child's 4th birthday.

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Attorney Constance Langston ● 817-738-7380

If paternity is established, you will be granted full parental rights. That means that the court will order you to provide child support, under Texas child support guidelines which can be ordered back to the birth of the child. You will have child visitation rights as well.

If you move out of state, you will have the right to modify the visitation agreement, so that you and your child can maintain an ongoing relationship.

If you are a mother pursuing a paternity claim, you will be granted rights to child support and must allow visitation.

In Texas, one parent is usually granted physical custody, empowering him or her to decide where the child will live, and which school he or she will attend.

Contact our Weatherford or Fort Worth, Texas, law office

For help pursuing a paternity claim with a skilled family law lawyer, call the law offices of Constance Langston toll-free at 1-866-738-4200. Telephone consultations are available and there is a fee for each consultation. Contact us online.