Paternity
Springfield Paternity Lawyers

Establishing paternity is a court case involving unmarried partners with children who are ending their relationship. This process is very important, because children whose fathers are not listed on the birth certificate will almost certainly be at a disadvantage for reasons, such as:

  • Inability to access family medical history so any inherent health problems can be proactively addressed
  • Legal adoption will not be possible
  • Health insurance and child support responsibilities cannot be assigned
  • Your child will not be entitled to any inheritance or benefits after the father dies, such as Social Security or Veteran's assistance programs
  • The government requires knowledge of paternity to qualify for public assistance programs

Child custody/visitation and other key legal issues are linked to the matter of paternity, so an experienced lawyer is essential for guidance through this process.

Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty - Massachusetts Father's Rights Attorneys Who Care

We have helped dozens of men who were faced with the legal issues associated with a paternity test. The outcome can be life-changing, so we work to ensure all matters are handled with compassion and confidentiality.

If you are an unmarried parent who wishes to end a partnership and/or request a paternity test, you should contact the Law Offices of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty as soon as possible to take advantage of our free in-office initial consultation. One of our Springfield paternity attorneys will listen to your concerns and explain your legal rights so you can make informed decisions about important next steps.

As your legal partner, we focus on your circumstances and your objectives so you can manage the multitude of emotional and logistical issues that are associated with the end of a relationship.

For more than 20 years, people throughout Western Massachusetts have relied on the attorneys at the Law Offices of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty for practical solutions to complex legal matters. You can be confident that our experienced lawyers will live up to their reputations for effective and efficient representation.

Our team of legal professionals has worked with thousands of clients and we continue to consider everyone to be individuals, not just case files.

For personal attention and effective representation, contact the Law Offices of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty for a free initial in-office consultation with one of our attorneys. Your call will be returned promptly.

We are happy to provide Spanish, Russian and Polish translation services, upon request.