[Albuquerque, 06/23/2017] – The Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer, a law practice that concentrates on criminal and family law in New Mexico, offers legal assistance for prenuptial agreements focusing on establishing parental rights in Albuquerque.

Parental Rights for Unmarried Couples

Parental rights are a complex matter for unmarried couples, but they are easy to establish in the presence of agreements regarding the paternity of the child. These Paternity Agreements should be legal, thus, the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer is here to offer assistance.

Establishing Parental Rights

Those who seek to establish parental rights before marriage are advised to do so prior to the birth of the child, or soon thereafter. The law practice says the proper legal steps to take include:

• Making sure that the legal name of the father is on the birth certificate of the child
• Ensuring the father signs a voluntary acknowledgment of the paternity
• Seeking legal custody of the child, which is another legal matter that the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer concentrates on.

In some cases, a DNA test may be necessary to determine the paternity of the child. But with the assistance of this law practice, the clients can make sure that all the steps they take are truly necessary to the case—not lengthy procedures that are merely a waste of time and money.

Parental Rights for LGBT Couples

The Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer handles cases of parental rights for LGBTQ couples, as well. Prenuptial parental rights are more difficult to establish in the case of gay and lesbian couples, as agreements on the paternity of the child are often complex to make. But with the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer’s experience with LGBTQ family law cases, it can surely assist same-sex couples seeking parental rights.

For over 30 years, the law practice has helped unmarried couples from all walks of life to establish parental rights across New Mexico. It continues to be of service in the state, especially in the populous city of Albuquerque.

About The Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer

Dorene A. Kuffer is a senior and principal attorney with more than three decades of experience in all aspects of criminal and family law in New Mexico and Illinois. Her office concentrates on various areas of the law, including divorce, child custody, adoptions, parental rights, domestic violence, and LGBTQ law. Her team applies unique strategies to each case, establishing a strong relationship with the clients based on trust, compassion, and excellence.

For more information about the Law Office of Dorene A. Kuffer, visit http://www.kufferlaw.com/albuquerque-divorce-lawyer./.