A paternity case is a legal action filed by an unmarried mother or unmarried father to establish who is the legal father of a child or children. In order to obtain child support, or custody and visitation orders, unmarried parents must first establish paternity.

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Paternity Roadmap

More Information

• How to keep the Court informed of your current address
• Family Centered Case Resolution Process Information
  • Case Management Statement

• Local Rule 15 - Family Centered Case Resolution Process
• Local Rule 16 - Family Law Local Rules

Online Resources

• Domestic Violence Resource - Catalyst
• California Courts Online Self-Help Center
• Centro De Ayuda
• Glossary of Legal Terms
• LawHelpCalifornia.org
• LawHelpCalifornia.org - Espanol
• HelpCentral.org - Community Resource Directory for Butte County, CA
• Low Cost/No Cost People Services (Butte County)
• S.H.A.R.P. (Self Help and Referral Program) & Facilitator hours, locations and phone numbers
• Family Law Facilitator