Back in August we discussed how unwed fathers can establish paternity and legal rights to a child. As we discussed in our post, unwed fathers have no legal rights to a biological child unless and until they go through the legal process of establishing paternity. Once...
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Paternity
How do the courts decide who is a child’s legal father?
If a mother isn't sure who's the biological father of her child -- or if the alleged father doesn't agree -- biological paternity can be determined relatively easily via DNA test. When done correctly, these tests are so accurate that they are accepted as proof of...
Minnesota unwed fathers advised to establish paternity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during 2012, nearly 41 percent of babies born in the U.S. were born to unwed mothers. These babies were not only born to teen mothers, but also to women in their late 20s and 30s who have a long-term partner...
Unwed fathers fight for paternity rights and access to children
During the 1950s, the traditional American family consisted of a father, mother and two to three children. Today, a so-called traditional American family is much more difficult to define or describe. A family may consist of two married men who adopt a child or two...
Despite statistics, stereotype of deadbeat dad persists
This Sunday, millions of fathers across the U.S. will celebrate Father's Day. The relationship between a father and son or daughter is a special one for which there is no substitute. In the case of divorced fathers, today many are awarded joint physical and legal...