Paternity
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When Does An Unmarried Father Acquire Parental Rights?
A man who is not married to a child's mother does not have any parental rights until his paternity has been established. Paternity may be established by the father's acknowledgment or by a … more
Legal Articles
- How to Establish Paternity
With steadily rising numbers of children being born out of wedlock, and a society that no longer stigmatizes having children outside of a marriage, paternity courts are overrun with unmarried litigants seeking to establish paternity, custody, visitation, child support and related matters regarding their children. Fortunately, paternity court is not the only means of establishing … more - Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a … more
How-To's
- How To Establish Paternity in Family Law Matters
In most states an unmarried man does not automatically have any parental rights or responsibilities over a child which may be his until his paternity is established. This includes custody, visitation or a requirement to pay child support. Because establishing paternity is a serious action you should contact an attorney. Establishing a child’s paternity will enable that … more
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