Paternity

In a typical situation, the issue of paternity generally arises when the mother and father of a child or children are unmarried (whether cohabitating or not.) When a child is born into a non-marriage union, the laws on custody and visitation are slightly different than those that apply to a marital setting.

As a father in this situation, you would need to file a petition to establish parental relationship in order to obtain a judgment as to your parentage as well as custody and visitation orders. Many fathers do not realize that an obligation to pay child support does not automatically entitle them to custody or visitation rights.

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News about Paternity
Jets nix comment on Cromartie's paternity bonus (Sports Illustrated)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum wouldn't comment directly Monday about reports the team is helping Antonio Cromartie with his paternity payments, but said they're working with him to "give him his best chance to be successful." ...»

Jets decline comment on Cromartie paternity help (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum wouldn't comment directly about reports the team is helping Antonio Cromartie with his paternity payments, but says they're working with him to "give him his best chance to be successful." The NFL Network first reported Saturday that the Jets were advancing their ...»

Toowoomba mum backs paternity deal (Toowoomba Chronicle)
TOOWOOMBA mum Alley Sullivan has welcomed paid paternity leave plans for Australian working women. ...»

NFL NOTES: Jets making paternity payments? (The Capital)
JETS: Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum wouldn't comment directly yesterday about reports the team is helping Antonio Cromartie with his paternity payments, but said they're working with him to "give him his best chance to be successful." ...»

Jets decline comment on Cromartie paternity help (CNYCentral.com)
The NFL Network first reported Saturday that the Jets were advancing their newly acquired cornerback $500,000 to help clear up paternity issues. ...»

New York Jets mum on Antonio Cromartie paternity cash reports (ESPN)
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum wouldn't comment directly about reports the team is helping Antonio Cromartie with his paternity payments, but says they're working with him to "give him his best chance to be successful." ...»

Jets decline comment on Cromartie paternity help (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum wouldn't comment directly Monday about reports the team is helping Antonio Cromartie with his paternity payments, but said they're working with him to "give him his best chance to be successful." The NFL Network first... Antonio Cromartie - Mike Tannenbaum - New ...»

Former lesbian partners settle paternity suit (Norwalk Reflector)
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (MCT) "” The one-time lesbian parents of twin boys who will turn 1 next week have agreed to settle a paternity dispute that allows the women to maintain joint custody, the National Center for Lesbian Rights announced Friday. ...»

Report: Jets Front Portion of 2010 Salary to New Cornerback Antonio Cromartie for Paternity Suits (New England Sports Network)
The Jets acquired Antonio Cromartie to protect the side of the field opposite Pro Bowl corner Darrelle Revis, but now they may be dealing out a little protection of their own. According to a report initially from the NFL Network, the Jets have fronted their newest defensive back $500,000 of his 2010 ...»

Jets decline comment on Cromartie paternity help (News Chief)
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 1:28 a.m. NEW YORK - Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum wouldn't comment directly Monday about reports the team is helping Antonio Cromartie with his paternity payments, but said they're working with him to "gi ...»