In most family law cases, family lawyers can help family members petition family court for child custody or visitation rights.

A family court will determine the legal father of a child born to an unmarried couple if either spouse petitions for paternity in family court.

Establishing paternity means determining the legal father of a child. Establishing paternity means determining the legal father of a child. The family court may order genetic tests to determine if someone is the legal father of a child or children. Genetic tests are usually performed by swabbing the inside of each person’s cheek. The samples are then sent to the lab for analysis. If paternity is established, family law attorneys can help family members petition family court for child custody or visitation rights.