There are benefits to both the parents and the child when it comes to establishing parentage.
The main benefits for the parents include:
- The right to participate in decisions about the child
- The right to spend time with the child
The main benefits for children include:
- The right to financial support from both parents
- Access to family medical records and history
- Health and life insurance coverage from either parent
- The right to inherit from either parent
- The right to receive social security and veteran’s benefits, if available
If you are trying to establish parentage, Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can assist.
