Every child deserves the chance to know who their parents are and to receive the support they need.
Paternity means who a child’s father is. Establishing paternity means the law says who the father is.
Establishing paternity helps your child build a secure future. It can give your child access to:
For parents who are not married, paternity is not automatically recognized under Virginia law. Establishing paternity creates clear rights and responsibilities for both parents.
If paternity has not been established, we can help you take the next step.
DCSE can help establish paternity, including DNA testing if needed.
Either parent can open a child support case with DCSE.
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