Q: My son has 3 kids, 5 and under. Never married to the Mother. They are now split. He pays her bills but no legal rights
Basically… There is no support order, visitation, or father’s rights set up. She does not work.My son has a good job, works 7 days a week. Came back home(parents) to get his bills back on track. he is behind on many. What direction can He take to get paternity, visitation, support all legal in an affordable way?. How much is a guesstimate that this will cost? I am considering helping him financially to get this started but I first need to know what I am getting into financially before I consider this. Thank you in advance. (Ohio)
A: Depending on the county a paternity action (sometimes called a motion to establish parental rights and responsibilities) costs anywhere between $6-7K. Look for an attorney who practices family law in your grandchildren's county.
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A: Agree with Todd's answer, but there are shortcuts here if the parties are willing to work together a little. If both mother and father are willing to execute an affidavit of paternity instead of doing genetic testing, for example, that knocks out a few thousand dollars right there.
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