Paternity: When It Matters and How It’s Proved
Paternity refers to the legal recognition that a man is a child’s father. Establishing legal paternity critically impacts children, parents and entire families, shaping everything from financial support to emotional bonds. Paternity often becomes a central legal issue not only in cases of unwed parents but also where family disputes, inheritance or government benefits are… Read More »
Paternal Rights for Unwed Fathers: What to Do When There are Doubts
Do not sign a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity if you are unsure whether you are a child’s father. Once you sign, New York allows just 60 days to rescind your acknowledgement. By signing, you waive your right to deny paternity. The only way to get out of the agreement is to retain a lawyer to… Read More »
Asserting Your Paternal Rights
Ariel Castro, the Ohio man accused of holding three women captive in his home in Cleveland, has been confirmed as the father of a six-year-old girl that escaped from the house along with the other women. Castro, who has been indicted by a grand jury on 329 charges for rape and kidnapping, was found to… Read More »