Paternity Suit in Portugal

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Francisca was extremely helpful and provided a great service. She responded promptly and professionally to all correspondence and worked to resolve the issue.
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Kristian Done
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Service Details

Paternity Suit

This service is available across Portugal

Who Is This Service For?

This service is crucial for individuals in Portugal who are involved in legal disputes or require legal confirmation of paternity. It is particularly relevant for unmarried parents, individuals contesting paternity, or those seeking legal acknowledgment of a child's paternity.

Who Is This Service For?

Be Prepared...

Legal documentation and evidence, such as DNA test results, are necessary. Accurate and complete information from all involved parties is essential for the proceedings.

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Useful Information

  • In Portugal, the paternity suit is initiated either through voluntary acknowledgment (perfilhação) by the father or through a judicial decision in an action of paternity investigation. 
  • A child born during the mother's marriage is automatically presumed to be the child of her husband, unless stated otherwise. 
  • DNA evidence, including blood and saliva tests, is crucial in these cases, and the refusal of the alleged father to undergo such tests can have legal implications. 
  • The Ministry of Public Prosecution in Portugal plays a significant role in these proceedings, especially when the identity of one of the parents is not registered at birth
Useful Information

Process: Step by Step

  1. Initial Legal Consultation: Assessing the client's situation within the context of Portuguese family law.
  2. Filing the Suit: Preparing and submitting the necessary documents to initiate the paternity suit in the competent court.
  3. DNA Evidence: Organising and presenting DNA test results, if available, as part of the evidence.
  4. Court Representation: Providing legal representation during court hearings.
  5. Judicial Determination: Aiming for a court ruling on paternity as per Portuguese legal statutes.
Process: Step by Step

Benefits to Clients

  • Expertise in Portuguese Family Law: Knowledgeable in handling paternity suits under Portugal's legal system.
  • Personalised Legal Approach: Our legal strategies are unique - just as our client's situations are unique.
  • Confidential Handling: Ensuring privacy in managing sensitive cases.
  • Comprehensive Support: Offering guidance from the start to the resolution of the legal process.
  • Outcome-Oriented: Focused on achieving favourable results for clients.
Benefits to Clients

Key Components of this Service

  • Legal Proficiency: Skilled in Portuguese paternity suit procedures and related family law.
  • DNA Test Management: Assistance with DNA testing and interpretation of results.
  • Client-Centric Representation: Customized representation in Portuguese courts.
  • Adherence to Legal Deadlines: Ensuring all legal actions are taken within the stipulated time frames.
  • End-to-End Case Management: Comprehensive legal support from initial advice to court representation.
Key Components of this Service

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

  • Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
  • Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
  • Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
  • Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
  • All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
  • Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
  • Continuous quality controls and reviews.

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