Paternity and American Law

Paternity and American Law

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Publisher's Synopsis

A father's role in the family has been defined in various ways throughout the history of the United States. Today the line is skewed, as more often the establishment of paternity becomes a difficult process no longer defined by the old standards of marriage or adoption. This text discusses the changes in paternity laws over time and the ways in which each era's societal norms have been reflected in those laws. Custody, legitimacy, adoption and paternity are examined from a legal standpoint. Child support, visitation scheduling and third party parenting and visitation rights are also discussed, as are current trends that affect paternity laws. Major cases, statutes and model acts that exemplify changes in paternity laws are listed in three appendices.

Book information

ISBN: 9780786414116
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Imprint: McFarland & Company
Pub date:
DEWEY: 346.730175
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 203
Weight: 295g
Height: 230mm
Width: 151mm
Spine width: 12mm