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Paternity Explained: Legal Rights and Responsibilities for Fathers

Paternity establishes the legal relationship between a father and a child. In New Jersey, this legal status determines whether a man has enforceable rights and responsibilities toward his child. A father without established paternity rights remains without legal standing to his biological child. The law treats paternity as the gateway to custody, parenting time, and financial obligations. The early establishment of paternity rights provides both parents with clarity while safeguarding the child's future interests. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rqCXhT