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Father's Rights Decades of Experience

Orange County Fathers' Rights Attorney

Defending the Rights of California Fathers

According to California Family Code, you would be presumed to be the father of a child born within a marriage or within 300 days of the end of a marriage. If your child is born outside of marriage, then you may not have legal rights over the child. While this can mean that you will not be court-ordered to pay child support, this also means that you cannot claim right to child custody or visitation rights. If you want to preserve your rights as a father, you have to take legal action, and there are a number of ways this can happen.

How Can I Obtain Fathers' Rights in CA?

  • An unwed father cannot be a legal parent without filing a Declaration of Paternity with a court.
  • If you married the mother after the child's birth, you can still have the rights of a father if you voluntarily signed your name as the father on the birth certificate of the child.
  • You would also be legally considered the father if you voluntarily pledged to or are ordered to pay child support.

At the birth of a child born out of wedlock, there is a chance for both parents to voluntarily sign a declaration of paternity before witnesses, which establishes legal parenthood for both parties. If you need to establish paternal rights at a later date, you may be able to declare yourself the natural father of the child with the mother's consent, or if she decides to put the child up for adoption. If you are present at court to bring an action of declaring paternity, you have the right to a paternity test. Then you can take the next steps to be legally declared the father, with its attendant rights and duties. With something this important, you do not want to work without skilled legal counsel.

If you need help asserting your rights as a father in California, call The Hunter Law Group today. Our top-tier Fathers' Rights lawyer has the experience you need!

Experienced Mission Viejo Father's Rights Lawyer Can Help You with Your Paternal Rights

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For over more than 30 combined years, The Hunter Law Group has been committed to finding the best solution for families, and we are especially dedicated to achieving what is best for the child. Most courts realize that it is usually best for a child to be with both natural parents, and if this is your case, then we will passionately fight for you to retain your full parental rights.

Let us help you successfully navigate the pertinent legal matters, especially when the matters closest to your heart are involved. Family lawyers at our firm can help safeguard your child's future. We offer a case evaluation to help you get started. If you have any further questions and want to reach a skilled advocate devoted to your family's best interests, do not hesitate to contact The Hunter Law Group today!

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Working With Our Professionals at Hunter Law Group
  • Giving You One-On-One Advice
    When you schedule your initial consultation with our firm, you'll be able to speak directly with one of our experienced family law attorneys and begin discussing the specifics of your case.
  • Helping You Write The Next Chapter
    We're committed to helping you move on with proactive legal solutions to help resolve a wide range of family law related concerns. To learn more, we recommend reaching out to our offices to schedule a consultation.
  • Decades of Legal Experience
    Our team of legal professionals have a strong understanding of family law and the various elements that can affect your divorce, child support, and post-divorce agreement.
  • Customized Legal Solutions
    At Hunter Law Group, we take our time to get to know you, your case, and the specifics of your situation to better provide legal solutions tailored to your specific case or legal concern.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

At Hunter Law Group, we've spend over a decade providing unparalleled legal service, advice, and guidance to our clients throughout Southern California.

    “I highly recommend The Hunter Law Group-if you are in need of a Family Law Professional.”
    The Hunter Law Group guided us through a very difficult divorce/child custody case with exceptional knowledge of the law, respect and compassion. Dan Hunter is a very skilled professional and was readily available to hear our concerns. I could not imagine going through this ordeal without him. His experience with the law itself and the court system helped us navigate through this stressful situation. His staff too is excellent!
    Rosemary W.
    “I cannot recommend Dan highly enough.”

    As an attorney myself, I feel uniquely qualified to review The Hunter Law Group. Dan helped me through my divorce last year with all the professionalism I expected. He did a great job negotiating a reasonable deal in spite of the dilatory and obstreperous conduct of opposing counsel. He was responsive to my inquiries and his legal fees were very reasonable. I cannot recommend Dan highly enough.

    Chris Cullen
    “I highly recommend Mr. Hunter and his legal team.”

    Mr. Hunter has provided and continues to provide my business with excellent legal services.  His expertise and dedication has delivered results that have exceeded expectations, including a multi-million dollar judgment we received on a complex business litigation issue.  I highly recommend Mr. Hunter and his legal team.

    Jason H,
    “My only complaint is that I wish I would have found him earlier.”
    I was actually in trial when I realized that my then current attorney "was not cutting it" so to speak. Mr. Hunter agreed to take my case in the middle of trial. I was relieved! Unfortunately, the damage had been done. He was not able to turn the trial judge around, so Mr. Hunter took my case up on appeal and WON! The result on appeal was a reversal of the trial court's spousal support order as well as an order for a new trial on the issue of attorneys' fees. At the second trial on the issue of attorneys' fees and costs, Mr. Hunter was successful in obtaining an order that saved me from having to pay approximately $180,000 in legal fees and costs to my ex-wife. What a relief!!! Mr. Hunter is a master at his craft. My only complaint is that I wish I would have found him earlier.
    Mike