Establishing a parent-child relationship in the eyes of the law is important for both parents and children. The benefits of establishing parentage for children include:
- Access to family medical records and history
- Right to financial support from both parents
- Health and life insurance coverage from either parent
- Right to inherit from either parent
- Right to receive social security and/or veteran’s benefits
The benefits of establishing parentage for the parents include:
- Legal custody: The right to participate in decisions about the child
- Physical custody: The right to spend time with the child
