Is there a benefit to establishing parentage?

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.