Dallas Paternity Attorneys

Representing Men and Women throughout Texas

If you are involved in a dispute regarding the paternity of a minor child, whether you are the father seeking visitation or custody or the mother seeking support, you want an experienced lawyer to help you through the process. Signing the wrong document or making the wrong statement at the wrong time can severely affect your rights. You want an attorney who understands the law and the process, one who has protected the rights of other parents in similar situations.

At the law office of Bailey & Galyen, we bring extensive experience to people across Texas who have a dispute about the fatherhood of a child. We place a premium on personal service and attention, always responding promptly to your phone calls or e-mails, and keeping you fully informed of all developments in your case. We believe in a high level of communication, encouraging you to bring all your questions and concerns to us. We will explain the law and the process to you, as well as your options and likelihood of success, so that you can make good decisions. In addition, our lawyers maintain a strong commitment to the highest standards of practice in our profession, treating you with honest, integrity and respect.

We provide a free initial consultation in all paternity matters. For an appointment, contact our office or call us at one of the numbers listed below.

Helping You Resolve a Paternity Dispute

In Texas, paternity may be established in the courts based on evidence provided by either party. Simply signing the birth certificate does not conclusively establish a man as the father, but only creates a presumption of paternity. Other factors, such as genetic or DNA testing, welcoming the child into the alleged father's home or providing gifts to the child can be used as evidence to support paternity.

At Bailey & Galyen, we will represent either party in a paternity proceeding, whether you seek to establish or refute biological fatherhood. If paternity is established, we will take all the steps necessary to protect your rights:

• if you are the father of the child, we will help you seek shared custody as well as meaningful visitation, giving priority the best interests of your child, but also giving consideration to your desire to participate in your child's life.

• if you are the mother, we will help you put a child support order in place that is in compliance with state guidelines. We will also help you seek custody and visitation arrangements that promote the best interests of your child.

Contact the Attorneys at Bailey & Galyen

To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us or call our office at one of the numbers listed below for an appointment. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Evening and weekend consultations are available upon request. Se habla Espanol.