Tip - How a Man Can Prove Paternity of a Child

Paternity entitles a man to act as a child's parent and seek custody. 'Father status' also imposes obligations, such as that of child support. If the man is married to the mother at the time of conception or birth, then the law assumes that he is the father and his name will be on the birth certificate. Some states allow this presumption to challenged under certain conditions, such as if the husband denies paternity and another man claims to be the father.
Tags: Paternity, Paternity Rights