Presumption of paternity

Short description: Concept in family law and common law

Presumption of paternity in paternity law and common law is the legal determination that a man is "presumed to be" a child's biological father without additional supportive evidence, usually as a result of marriage.

Generally associated with marriage, [1] a presumption of paternity can also be made by court order, contact over time with a child, or simple cohabitation with the mother. [2]

If there is no presumption of paternity, a process such as recognition may be used to establish paternity.

## See also

* Presumption of legitimacy
* Recognition (family law)

## References

1. ↑ "The Presumption of Legitimacy". biotech.law.lsu.edu. http://biotech.law.lsu.edu/Books/lbb/x650.htm.
2. ↑ Australia, Commonwealth of (1975). "Family Law Act 1975 - SECT 69Q". Australasian Legal Information Institute. http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s69q.html.

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