Paternity
Paternity Impacts Everything — Custody, Support, and Your Rights as a Parent
If paternity isn’t legally established, your rights (and obligations) can be unclear — and that can turn into a mess fast. Whether you’re a father trying to secure parental rights, a mother seeking support and stability, or someone disputing paternity, the process has real consequences. The Potts Law Office helps clients establish, challenge, and enforce paternity orders in Oklahoma with clarity and strategy — not confusion.
Why Paternity Matters
Custody and Visitation Rights
Parenting Plans and Decision-Making Authority
Child Support Obligations
Medical Coverage and Benefits
Birth Certificate Corrections
Inheritance and Legal Standing
How We Help
We handle paternity matters including:
- Establishing paternity through court
- DNA testing orders and review
- Challenging paternity when the facts don’t match
- Updating birth certificates
- Linking paternity to custody and support orders
- Enforcement and modification of existing orders
For Fathers: Protect Your Rights
Want custody or visitation? You typically need paternity legally established first. We help you take the right steps — and avoid mistakes that can cost you time with your child.
For Mothers: Secure Stability
If you need support, a consistent parenting plan, or legal clarity, paternity can be the foundation that makes the rest enforceable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can paternity be established without going to court?
Sometimes — but legal paperwork must be done correctly or it can fall apart later. We’ll tell you the cleanest path.
Do I have to do a DNA test?
If paternity is disputed, the court can order genetic testing.
Can paternity be challenged after it’s already established?
In some cases, yes — but deadlines and legal standards matter. The sooner you act, the better.
Does establishing paternity automatically give custody rights?
Not automatically. It allows you to pursue custody/visitation and parenting orders through the court.
If you need clarity — or you need to protect your parental rights — call 405-236-2221 or request a free confidential consultation today.
- The Potts Law Office
- 500 N. Walker Ave, Suite B Oklahoma City, OK 73102
- Phone: 405-236-2221
- Fax: 405-236-2229
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Evenings and weekends by appointment)