Skilled, Caring Paternity Lawyer
Serving Lake County and Northwest Indiana
It is increasingly common that young couples not married have a child together. The circumstance in which these children are born may vary widely.
- The mother wants to establish paternity to obtain child support but is concerned about giving up control of her baby.
- Unmarried biological parents now separating seek parental establishment for continuity and consistency and legal reasons.
- A father learns the woman he dated is having a baby and he wants to be involved in parenting.
- A mother wants to allow the biological father access to his child with the security of a defined legal relationship.
Handling a Broad Range of Paternity Matters
Our firm offers skilled, caring and experienced guidance in resolving paternity matters smoothly, amicably and with as much stability as possible.
Family Matters: Continuity and Support for Your Child | Griffith, Indiana, Office: 888-574-3212 or 219-961-2063 | E-Mail
Your Child's Best Interest
As our culture evolves, so, too, does the law around what a judge will and will not allow with regard to paternity and child custody. Until July of 2009, there was no possibility for joint legal custody in paternity matters. Now the courts can award joint legal custody. Our lawyer, Lynn M. Slegel, has been instrumentally involved in reorienting Lake County in a more cooperative approach to more closely reflect the best interest of the child.
For instance, we now know that for infants, more frequent visits of shorter duration foster bonds far more effectively than every other weekend visits. The Lake Country guidelines have now been adopted by the all family law courts in Indiana.
Working for the Good of Your Family and Its Stable Future
Family law attorney Lynn M. Slegel has represented men and women on both sides of the paternity issue. Our law firm's goal is to foster wholeness, not strife, as we strive to come to a solution that works for you, your child and your family as a whole. We want to see you be able to co-parent as effectively as possible for the remainder of your child's juvenile years.
Paternity Questions? | 888-574-3212 or 219-961-2063 | E-Mail
Attorney Lynn M. Slegel wants to hear your concerns about custody, guardianship, adoption or any other family-related matter. Please call to arrange an initial consultation and to learn how we may assist you efficiently, professionally and with sensitivity.
