Paternity

Parents have certain rights under the law, and they also have obligations to their children. However, they generally need to understand their rights if they intend to make use of them. Married fathers and mothers are often familiar with their legal protections....

Paternity carries significant legal, financial and emotional consequences. In many cases, it is established shortly after birth through an acknowledgment of paternity or presumption of fatherhood in marriage. However, there are situations where a person may wish to...