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Why is paternity important?

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Once paternity has been established, the father may then choose to pursue custody of the child and/or visitation. In this instance, he will also be required to pay child support and can also request that he be granted joint legal custody so that he can have a say in how the child is raised. If granted, issues such as medical care, education and religion must now be decided jointly between the two parents. In addition, established paternity means that the mother cannot pursue adoption proceedings with a new husband without the biological father's consent. Should the father choose not to have any contact with the child, he can terminate his parental rights through the court.

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