PATERNITY
In law, Paternity is the legal acknowledgment of the parental relationship between a father and his child
usually based on biological factors, but sometimes based on social factors.
At common law, a child born to the wife during the marriage is presumed to be the husband's child, as
determined by law. This concept is the "presumption of lawful paternity", and assigns to the husband
complete rights, duties and obligations as to the child, regardless of whether he is the biological parent
or not. The presumption, however, can be rebutted by evidence to the contrary, at least before a court
issues a formal adjudication of paternity in the husband's favor, or a duty of support is established by a
decree of divorce, annulment, or legal separation. Jurisdictions differ widely on whether, when, and
under what circumstances a judgment establishing paternity or a support obligation founded on the
presumption can be set aside on the grounds that the husband was not in fact the father.
In the case of an unwed mother a man may come forward and accept the paternity of the child, the
mother may petition the court for a determination if she can identify the likely candidate(s) or paternity
can be determined by estoppal over time.
It is our commitment to provide quality legal experience at an affordable price. When you do not qualify
for legal aid, but still cannot afford the exorbitant fees that attorney's require then the next best solution
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usually based on biological factors, but sometimes based on social factors.
At common law, a child born to the wife during the marriage is presumed to be the husband's child, as
determined by law. This concept is the "presumption of lawful paternity", and assigns to the husband
complete rights, duties and obligations as to the child, regardless of whether he is the biological parent
or not. The presumption, however, can be rebutted by evidence to the contrary, at least before a court
issues a formal adjudication of paternity in the husband's favor, or a duty of support is established by a
decree of divorce, annulment, or legal separation. Jurisdictions differ widely on whether, when, and
under what circumstances a judgment establishing paternity or a support obligation founded on the
presumption can be set aside on the grounds that the husband was not in fact the father.
In the case of an unwed mother a man may come forward and accept the paternity of the child, the
mother may petition the court for a determination if she can identify the likely candidate(s) or paternity
can be determined by estoppal over time.
It is our commitment to provide quality legal experience at an affordable price. When you do not qualify
for legal aid, but still cannot afford the exorbitant fees that attorney's require then the next best solution
is to use our service.
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