Petition for paternity 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the petition for paternity in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the case number at the top of the form. This is essential for tracking your case within the court system.
  3. Fill in the court information, including the county and state where you are filing. Ensure this matches where the child resides.
  4. Provide your name as the plaintiff, followed by the defendant's name, who is the other parent involved in this case.
  5. Next, input details about the child, including their full name, date of birth, and address. Accuracy here is crucial.
  6. Complete information regarding the alleged father, including his name and address. Indicate if he has ever been married to the child's mother.
  7. Fill out details about the child's mother and any previous marriages she may have had during a specified timeframe.
  8. Decide if you want genetic testing ordered by checking 'Yes' or 'No' and provide any relevant details about previous court cases involving this child.
  9. Finally, sign and date your petition at the bottom before submitting it to ensure it is legally binding.

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Mississippi law presumes that a child born to a husband and wife is the natural offspring of the couple. Paternity is presumed until proven otherwise in court.
Answer: On average, a straightforward paternity case (where the alleged father does not contest) might take between one to three months.
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