Paternity Attorneys Representing
Mothers and Fathers in San Bernardino County
A determination of paternity can bring many changes to the lives of a child, a father, and a mother. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, we represent both mothers and fathers involved in paternity proceedings — protecting parental rights and your child’s best interests throughout San Bernardino County.
Paternity Law — Ontario CA
Protecting Parental Rights for Mothers and Fathers
A paternity determination can change many aspects of your life and your child’s life. The father may be granted new rights to child custody or visitation — or the determination of paternity could result in the father becoming responsible for child support. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our experienced attorneys represent both mothers and fathers in every type of paternity proceeding in San Bernardino County.
Our attorneys understand that each paternity situation is unique. We have significant knowledge of the types of paternity cases our clients face and the most effective ways to reach favorable resolutions — whether that means establishing, contesting, or revoking a paternity determination.
Once paternity is established and confirmed in court, both parents have equal rights to custody, visitation, and child support. Each parent also has the right to participate in decisions about the child’s healthcare, religion, and education. Donald Glen Haslam and our board-certified team protect these rights aggressively.
- ✓Representing mothers seeking to establish paternity
- ✓Representing fathers asserting their parental rights
- ✓Contesting and revoking paternity declarations
- ✓Establishing custody and support after paternity is confirmed
- ✓Board-certified — AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
After Paternity Is Established
- ✓Right to seek child custody
- ✓Right to visitation and parenting time
- ✓Child support established or enforced
- ✓Healthcare decisions for your child
- ✓Education and religious upbringing rights
When a Paternity Action Is Needed
Do Any of These Situations Apply to You?
Our attorneys understand that each paternity situation is unique. We have significant knowledge of the types of paternity cases our clients face and the most effective ways to reach favorable resolutions in San Bernardino County courts.
How Paternity Is Established
The Paternity Process in California Courts
California provides several legal pathways to establish paternity. Our attorneys guide both mothers and fathers through every step — ensuring your parental rights are fully protected from the very beginning.
Fathers Rights
Do You Have Questions About Your Rights as a Father?
Many fathers are uncertain about their rights before, during, and after a paternity determination. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our fathers rights attorneys are here to answer your questions and fight for your full parental rights in San Bernardino County courts.
Once paternity is established, you have the same rights as any married father — to be present in your child’s life, to make important decisions, and to build a meaningful relationship with your child. We help you exercise those rights from day one.
- ✓Right to seek legal and physical custody
- ✓Right to visitation and parenting time
- ✓Right to make healthcare and education decisions
- ✓Right to challenge an inaccurate paternity determination
- ✓Right to be informed of the child's wellbeing and progress
Client Testimonials
What Our Paternity Clients Say
"I needed to establish paternity and secure my parental rights after my child was born. Haslam Perri walked me through every step and I now have joint custody and a meaningful relationship with my son."
"As a mother I needed to establish paternity to secure child support for my daughter. Donald Haslam handled the entire process professionally and my daughter now receives the financial support she deserves."
"I was falsely named as the father of a child. Haslam Perri arranged DNA testing and cleared my name quickly and decisively. Their knowledge of paternity law in San Bernardino County is exceptional."
Frequently Asked Questions
Paternity Law — Questions Answered
Clear answers to the most common paternity questions in San Bernardino County. Whether you are a mother or a father, call us for a free consultation specific to your situation.
In California, paternity can be established in several ways. If both parents are unmarried and agree on paternity, they can sign a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDOP) — a legal document that establishes the father’s parental rights and responsibilities without going to court. If paternity is disputed, either parent can file a paternity action in San Bernardino Superior Court, and the court may order genetic DNA testing to determine biological parentage. At Haslam Perri Law Firm, our attorneys guide both mothers and fathers through every paternity process.
Once paternity is legally established in California, the father has the same parental rights as any married father — including the right to seek legal and physical custody, the right to visitation, and the right to participate in decisions about the child’s healthcare, education, and religious upbringing. Establishing paternity also creates financial obligations, including child support. Our attorneys help fathers assert and protect these rights fully from the moment paternity is confirmed.
Yes, but there are strict time limits. A Voluntary Declaration of Parentage can generally be rescinded within 60 days of signing, or before a court makes an order regarding the child based on the declaration — whichever occurs first. After this window, revoking a VDOP requires filing a court action and showing that the declaration was signed based on fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact. Our attorneys act quickly when clients need to challenge or revoke a paternity declaration.
If you have been incorrectly named as the father of a child — whether on a birth certificate, in a court order, or in a paternity action — you have legal options to challenge this determination. California courts can order genetic DNA testing to establish or disprove biological parentage. Acting quickly is critical, as delays can complicate the legal process and may affect your rights and obligations. Our attorneys represent men contesting false paternity claims throughout San Bernardino County.
Yes. Once paternity is legally established, the father becomes responsible for child support under California law. Child support is calculated using the Dissomaster formula, which takes both parents’ incomes, the amount of time each parent spends with the child, and other financial factors into account. Our attorneys ensure that support calculations are accurate and fair — protecting both the child’s financial interests and the rights of both parents.
Yes. California courts have jurisdiction to establish paternity even when the father lives in another state, as long as the child lives in California or the alleged father has certain connections to California. Interstate paternity cases involve additional legal complexities, including the Uniform Parentage Act and federal child support enforcement laws. Our attorneys at Haslam Perri Law Firm have experience handling cross-state paternity matters throughout San Bernardino County.
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Whether you are a mother or a father with questions related to paternity, contact Haslam Perri Law Firm and schedule your consultation. We represent both sides with equal dedication and expertise.