Esteban Rada
Colombian attorney
email: info@lawyerscolombia.com
telephone 57-311-7693976
Paternity establishment is a fundamental aspect of family law in Colombia, impacting child rights, parental responsibilities, and inheritance rights. Ensuring the accurate determination of biological parentage safeguards the child’s best interests and clarifies legal responsibilities of the parents. This article explores the legal framework, procedures, and implications of establishing paternity under Colombian law.
Legal Framework
Colombia’s legal provisions regarding paternity are primarily governed by the Civil Code (Código Civil) , complemented by relevant jurisprudence and international treaties ratified by Colombia.
- Presumption of Paternity
Under Colombian law, paternity can be presumed in certain circumstances:
- When the child is born during marriage, the husband is presumed to be the father (Article 234 of the Civil Code).
- When the man acknowledges paternity voluntarily or through legal procedures.
- Voluntary Acknowledgment
A man can voluntarily acknowledge paternity through a written declaration, which is subject to formalities established by law. This acknowledgment is often made at the time of the child’s birth or afterward.
- Legal Proceedings for Paternity
If paternity is contested or not voluntarily acknowledged, it can be established through judicial processes. The interested party, such as the mother or the child, can initiate legal action to establish paternity.
This last process is the most common for American men who are being told they are the father of a Colombian baby or for baby the Colombian girlfriend is waiting for.
We have seen after covid a lot of cases of false and wrongful accusations and lawsuits against american men, only to get out of them, child support and alimony during the trial for the DNA and paternity, knowing the woman the american man is not the father.
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Esteban Rada
Colombian attorney
email: info@lawyerscolombia.com
telephone 57-311-7693976
