Family Law

Most parents have the same essential rights regardless of their circumstances. However, some people have to take special steps to access and use their rights. Married fathers benefit from an automatic presumption of paternity. When their wives have children, the state...

When a woman gives birth to a child, there is no question about her biological relationship with the infant. However, there can be less certainty about a man's biological connection to a child. If he hopes to maintain a relationship with his child, the state must know...