Protecting Fathers’ Rights & Securing Paternity in Family Law

As a father, your relationship with your child is priceless

— but when legal issues arise, that bond can feel uncertain. Whether you’re establishing paternity, securing custody, or protecting your parental rights, having an experienced family law attorney by your side can make all the difference. At Garnes Law, we guide fathers through these complex legal matters with skill, compassion, and determination.

Establishing Paternity

Paternity establishes the legal relationship between a father and child. Without it, fathers may face challenges in gaining custody rights, making important decisions for their child, or even ensuring parenting time. Mothers may also seek to establish paternity in order to receive child support.

At Garnes Law, we help clients with:

Filing paternity petitions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Genetic (DNA) testing procedures

Negotiating voluntary acknowledgments of paternity

Challenging or contesting paternity claims where appropriate

Fathers’ Rights in Custody & Support

Far too often, fathers feel overlooked in custody and visitation cases. The truth is that the law recognizes the equal rights of both parents — but you need strong legal advocacy to protect your role in your child’s life.

We represent fathers in:

Custody and parenting time disputes

Modifications of custody or support orders

Ensuring fair child support obligationsa

Enforcing existing custody rights

Why Fathers Choose Garnes Law

Experience in Family Law

Decades of combined experience representing fathers and

families.

Balanced Advocacy

We fight for fairness — ensuring your rights are respected without

unnecessary conflict.

Personalized Strategy

Every family is unique. We develop a legal plan tailored to your

circumstances and goals.

Ready to protect your rights as a father?

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Cherry Hill Office

3 Executive Campus

2370 Marlton Pike West Suite 255

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Phone: 856-438-5234

Fax: 856-282-1159

Philadelphia Office

One Liberty Place

1650 Market Street 36th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: 267-838-9713

Fax: 856-282-1159

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