Paternity Issues

Establishing or Challenging Parentage

Broward County Paternity and Child Support Lawyer

My Fort Lauderdale practice represents both women and men in paternity law matters in Palm Beach and Broward counties. I can help file petitions to establish parentage or arrange DNA testing to challenge false claims of fatherhood.

Contact the Law Office Of Curtis R. Cowan, P.A. at (954) 769-0670 for experienced and discreet representation. I have practiced in South Florida for 23 years, and I am Board-Certified in marital and family law.

Paternity Claims

I have served as attorney for both sides of the issue under Florida paternity law:

Mothers seeking to establish paternity — If the father does not dispute he is the biological parent, we petition the court to obtain financial information and determine the child support obligation. If he denies he is the father, I will file a paternity action to compel genetic testing and then financial support.

Fathers seeking a paternity test — A DNA test will prove conclusively whether you are the father. If you are not the child's dad, then the paternity claim will be dismissed by the court, even if you had lived with the mother or supported the child at any point. If you are the dad, we will commence proceedings to establish your parental rights and obligations, including child support and timesharing ("visitation"). If the mother is suing for back child support, I can negotiate on your behalf to settle the past due amount.

Contact the Law Office of Curtis R. Cowan, P.A. in Ft. Lauderdale at (954) 769-0670 to discuss the law and your rights. I will keep your matter strictly confidential.  I offer an affordable reduced-rate consultation fee.