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Paternity
Welcome to the "Paternity" section of FindLaw's Family Law Center. Paternity is the legal establishment of the identity of a child's father, an issue which may arise in cases involving child support, custody, adoption, and inheritance. This section provides information on the legal concept of paternity, types of paternity proceedings, and state-specific information on paternity.
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Paternity Basics:
- Paternity: Introduction
- Legal Significance of Paternity
- Chronology: Establishing Paternity
- Paternity FAQ
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