Establish Parentage Paternity Clark County WA Paralegal Services

Establish parentage and paternity document preparation in Clark County Washington for unmarried parents

Vancouver, Washington Paralegals: 360-471-5736

Unmarried Parents (establish paternity-parentage)

An action to establish parentage (paternity) is commonly used when parents were never married and need court orders addressing legal parentage, custody, parenting plans, and child support. Establishing parentage creates the legal foundation for enforceable court orders involving the child.

Parentage cases filed in Clark County Superior Court may include preparation of a parentage petition, proposed parenting plan terms, and related support documentation depending on the circumstances.

In some cases, establishing parentage may also intersect with issues addressed in Divorce and Legal Separation or require related Child Support documentation.

Even when parents remain together, they may choose to establish a parenting plan to define residential schedules and decision-making responsibilities. If circumstances change later, properly prepared documents can help update court orders as needed.

Common Reasons to Establish Parentage

To create a court order establishing legal parentage (paternity).
To request a parenting plan and set a residential schedule.
To address decision-making authority for the child.
To establish financial support responsibilities when appropriate.
To formalize court orders when circumstances change after separation.