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Paternity (Parentage)
Paternity and Parentage Document Preparation in California
We prepare accurate, court-ready paternity and parentage documents for self-represented individuals throughout California. Legally establish the parent-child relationship without attorney fees.
What We Do
Establishing paternity or parentage is a critical legal step that affects custody, support, and inheritance rights for your child. At By The People, we prepare all required paternity and parentage documents for self-represented individuals in California, accurately and at your specific direction.
As a registered and bonded Legal Document Assistant office in Kern County, we handle the paperwork so you can focus on building a secure future for your family.
We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. All document preparation services are provided at your specific direction, as permitted under California Business and Professions Code sections 6400 to 6415.
Family Law Services
Who We Help
We assist self-represented individuals throughout California who need to legally establish, dispute, or clarify parentage. This may include unmarried parents seeking to establish parental rights, individuals challenging or confirming paternity, or parents needing to establish parentage as part of a custody or support case.
We serve clients in person from our Ridgecrest office and remotely via phone, video call, and email throughout California, including Kern County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County.
What is Included
We prepare all required forms and documents for your California paternity or parentage case, based on your specific situation and at your direction.
● Petition to Establish Parental Relationship (FL-200)
The primary document used to initiate a parentage case in California family court.
● Summons (FL-210)
The official notice served to the other party informing them of the parentage filing.
● Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (FL-105)
Required in all California cases involving custody of minor children.
● Voluntary Declaration of Parentage
A signed declaration by both parents acknowledging parentage, used in uncontested cases.
● Judgment Establishing Parental Relationship (FL-250)
The final court order legally establishing the parent-child relationship.
What to Expect
What to Expect When Working With Us
During your free consultation, we will review your situation, explain what documents you need, and walk you through the process from start to finish. We will then prepare your documents accurately and efficiently, typically within 3 to 5 business days, and guide you through reviewing and signing them before filing.
Service Areas
Document Preparation Near You
We serve clients throughout California from our Ridgecrest office. Our primary service area is Kern County. We also assist clients remotely across all counties listed below.
Ready to Start Your Paternity Documents?
Schedule your free consultation today. We will explain the process and prepare your parentage documents accurately and efficiently.
Or call us: (760) 382-2481