Tag Archives: Acknowledgment of Paternity

Former NBA Star Acknowledges Paternity and Must Pay Child Support

Even when there is no real dispute about the paternity of a child, taking the necessary action to ensure that child support is provided can be long and complicated. As an example, Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has finally resolved a legal dispute with Necat Akman regarding support for their daughter Naya, who is… Read More »

Counting Dad In — Or Out

Paternity matters on Long Island There are good reasons my clients are interested in establishing the paternity of their child. Paternity underpins the rights of fathers and mothers in the following ways: For a father, parenting rights hinge on being named the biological father of a child. A man considered the father of a child,… Read More »