Establishing legal identity and preserving family bonds under the law
Paternity cases are among the most influential in shaping family structure and determining a person’s legal status. They are directly tied to the confirmation of fatherhood or parentage, and consequently affect numerous civil and personal rights such as:
• Name registration
• Nationality
• Inheritance
• Alimony
• Custody
• Parental care
Paternity is not merely a biological bond, but a legal relationship governed by precise religious and legal criteria. When those criteria are compromised, the resulting impact can be profound—affecting the child, the family, and society as a whole.
Our Legal Approach at Al Wasl
At Al Wasl Legal Group, we manage paternity-related cases with a high level of legal responsibility, due to the deeply personal and sensitive nature of these cases. We rely on:
• Thorough analysis of relevant documents
• Careful examination of facts and context
• Evaluation of both material and testimonial evidence
All while strictly adhering to the Egyptian legal framework and judicial precedent, especially as interpreted by the Court of Cassation, which outlines rigorous standards that are not open to loose interpretation.
Understanding the Nature of the Relationship
We begin by clarifying the relationship involved:
• Is there an existing or previous legal marriage?
• Was the child born within a marital relationship?
• Was cohabitation established?
• Are there legal documents, strong circumstantial evidence, or witnesses?
• Is the paternity being denied despite the existence of a marriage?
• Or does the case involve a child born outside of wedlock?
Legal Standards for Proof or Denial
Paternity within a valid marriage is presumed through “filiation by lawful wedlock”, and is legally established if the wife gives birth six months after the marriage, provided that the possibility of sexual relations exists, unless proven otherwise with certainty.
In denial cases, the law allows a “Denial of Paternity” lawsuit to be filed by the husband, but only when strong evidence exists, and it must be submitted within a legally defined time limit from the date of knowledge of the birth—otherwise, the right to challenge is lost.
In non-marital or undocumented relationships, paternity is governed by general rules of evidence, including:
• Witness testimony
• Strong circumstantial indicators such as cohabitation, communication records, travel, photos
•Implicit or explicit admissions by either party
DNA Testing in Paternity Cases
In recent years, Egyptian courts have accepted DNA testing as a valid method to confirm or deny paternity—but only by court order, and only when legally justified. It cannot be demanded unconditionally by any party, and is subject to strict procedural safeguards.
Our Comprehensive Legal Role:
Our legal support extends far beyond simply filing or defending a lawsuit. We:
• Construct solid, fact-based legal files
• Analyze the opposing party’s claims
• Represent clients effectively during hearings
• Manage the aftermath of court rulings, including:
• Execution of judgments
• Appeals
• Court of Cassation filings in major cases
• Administrative procedures such as birth registration or correcting official records
Our Services Cover:
Paternity Establishment:
Representing mothers or children (upon reaching legal age) to confirm their legal identity and obtain rights such as financial support, education, healthcare, or nationality (especially when the father is a foreigner).
Paternity Denial:
Defending accused parties against malicious or fraudulent paternity claims by filing legal defenses backed by concrete evidence. We ensure that children are not unjustly dragged into disputes, and that the truth prevails under the law.
Our Legal Philosophy
We do not manage these sensitive matters through emotional reactions, but with a firm and methodical legal approach that:
• Respects human dignity
• Protects family structure
• Avoids hasty or unjust conclusions
We are committed to ensuring that paternity cases are never used as weapons of manipulation or revenge in family disputes. Instead, we treat them as legal tools to restore balance, either by affirming a rightful identity or refuting an unfounded claim.
In every case, we defend truth with integrity
And
protect the identity of the child as if it were our own