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For much of human history, acknowledgment or marriage were the only ways to validate paternity. However, medical science has made it possible to validate a genetic connection between parents and children. Genetic or DNA testing is now commonplace when there are...
A division of parenting time can be one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce. Parents do not want to sacrifice their connection with their children just because their relationship with one another changes. Joint custody arrangements give each parent a...
Blended families bring unique joys and challenges, especially when it comes to legal and parental responsibilities. When children have more than one parental figure, establishing paternity can become complicated. Understanding how the law recognizes fathers and...
Sometimes, unmarried parents can establish paternity cooperatively. They can execute paperwork at the hospital to impose the father's name on the birth certificate immediately. Other times, the relationship between the parents could complicate the process of...
Relatively even co-parenting arrangements have become quite common. When parents separate or divorce, they have the same rights and protections under the law. They can either work out an arrangement through mutual cooperation or may litigate if they cannot agree on...
Automatic paternity is usually only available to married fathers. Unmarried fathers have to establish their relationship with their children. They do so by signing a document with the mother and submitting it to the state. If they cannot work cooperatively with the...
Paternity is the term for a father's legal relationship with his child. Men can establish paternity through marriage, voluntary paperwork or court proceedings. Each of these options has different benefits and drawbacks. There is a legal presumption of paternity that...
It is late at night, and your child spikes a fever. Who gets the call? Traditionally, it is Mom. But in the midst of a divorce, who has the right to make such crucial decisions? Will mothers gain more rights than fathers in custody decisions? Looking at a new lens In...
The term "joint custody" often evokes a sense of balance, a shared responsibility in raising children even after divorce. While this is certainly the intention, joint custody does not always lead to a 50/50 timeshare. Many factors determine the allocation of parenting...
Setting and finalizing child-related arrangements can be challenging, mainly when legal details, such as paternity, can change the process’s direction. For some child custody cases, establishing paternity could be vital, considerably impacting the child’s life. This...
