Acknowledgement of Paternity

The process for establishing paternity in cases of an unmarried mother can be complex. Professor Douglas NeJaime (Yale Law School) explains “Acknowledgement of Paternity,” a document a father can sign to establish parentage and get on the child’s birth certificate. Prof. NeJaime also explains the historical context of the Acknowledgement of Paternity, addresses cases in which more than one father attempt to establish paternity, and how DNA tests fit into the process of establishing paternity.

  Prof. Douglas NeJaime is a professor at Yale Law School and a leader at the intersection of family law and assisted reproduction.