a lawsuit usually brought on by the mother or expectant mother for reasons of child support or custody
A legal proceeding to determine whether or not a particular man is the father of a child.
An action brought to determine the identity of the father of a child born out of wedlock, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the father has been determined.
A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the father has been determined.