Louisiana Law Help

Paternity

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• About Child Support Enforcement through DCFS (Article and Portal)

  Child Support Enforcement Services include locating a parent, establishing paternity, establishing child support orders, enforcing orders, and collection and distribution of child support. Includes information on application and paternity testing fees as well as contact information for Child Support Enforcement. Read More

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  Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Acknowledgement of Paternity (Forms)

  See these online forms from the Louisiana Department of Health. See also Frequently Asked Questions about Paternity, in the Family & Children section of www.lawhelp.org/la, under the area marked "Paternity." Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

• Frequently Asked Questions About Paternity (FAQs)

  Find out about paternity in Louisiana. Why it's important to prove your child's paternity. How to prove paternity. How to fight a paternity suit. Read More

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  Louisiana Family Law Task Force

• How to Order Louisiana Birth Records (Article)

  Explains where and how you can get a copy of a Louisiana birth certificate. Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana Dept. of Health and Hospitals

• I didn't marry my child's father. What rights does my child have to his father's Social Security benefits? (FAQs)

  See the fact sheet to find out more. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services