Finalizing Paternity & Legitimation — Drafting Consent and Contested Orders

Finalizing Paternity & Legitimation — Drafting Consent and Contested Orders

Once paternity or legitimation has been established, the case must be formally closed with a clear, enforceable court order. This class focuses entirely on how to draft final orders—both when the parties agree and when the court must decide.

We will cover:

Paternity

• Drafting a Consent Paternity Order when both parties reach an agreement

• Drafting a Contested Paternity Order following a hearing or judicial ruling