Paternity Case Law in California

Paternity is the legal recognition of a man’s biological relationship as the father of a child. If a non-married couple has a child, establishing paternity can be crucial for determining the rights and responsibilities of both parents. A paternity claim is a petition that can be submitted to the court by either the mother or the father of the child.

It is a process that can include establishing the biological parentage of a child, custody, child support, visitation rights, and any other issues related to the child’s growth and development.

If a non-married couple has a child and paternity has not been legally established, then the father of that child has no legal rights regarding the child’s growth, development, or decision-making that affects the child’s life.

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