Up 10. Why is it important for a mother to have paternity established legally?
Assuming the father refuses to sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity, the mother should establish who the legal father is because in order to receive child support from the father or financial assistance from the state. Also, having a legal determination helps establish visitation and custody rights. Note: If the mother fails to cooperate in helping the State establish paternity, the state is likely to decrease the amount of support that it gives her.
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