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Paternity and legitimation actions establish parental rights, financial obligations, and the legal relationship between a father and child. This class provides a step-by-step guide to handling these cases from filing through final order. Participants will learn how to initiate paternity and legitimation actions, draft a Petition for Paternity and Child Support, Petition for Legitimation, Answer and Counterclaim for Legitimation, and Answer and Counterclaim for Child Support, while addressing jurisdiction, procedural requirements, custody, parenting time, child support, and attorney's fees. The course also explores the relationship between paternity, legitimation, custody, and child support, including strategic considerations when claims are filed separately or together. Finally, participants will learn how to draft Consent and Contested Paternity Orders and Consent and Contested Legitimation Orders, ensuring parental rights, custody, parenting time, and child support are properly established in comprehensive, court-ready final orders. Digital, editable versions of all forms used in this Class are included with your registration — actionable templates your team can implement immediately to streamline drafting, reduce errors, and reinforce what they’ve learned. ________________________ Want to take it a step further? Want training tailored to your firm? We offer personalized Zoom or in-firm training sessions including lunch-and-learns, half-day workshops, and full-day intensives. ________________________ Want ongoing support after Class? Stay connected with FLS Direct — our private, on-demand support line for family law professionals. - Unlimited phone access to experienced guidance - Available to your attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants - Same-day support when real-time answers matter most Find more information at https://www.familylawsolutionsinc.com/fls-direct