What is a putative father?

A putative father is a legal term used in Kansas to refer to a man who is believed to be the biological father of a child, even though he has not been proven to be the father. This term is used in Kansas paternity law, which addresses the legal rights of both the father and the child when the father’s biological relationship to the child is in question. Putative fathers are often difficult to track down because they are not always aware of the child’s existence, or they may choose not to be involved with the child. Putative fathers may also be unaware of their legal rights and responsibilities towards the child, or they may not even be aware that the child is their biological offspring. When a putative father is officially established as the father, he is subject to the same legal rights and responsibilities as any other father, including the obligation to pay child support and provide a safe and healthy home for the child. Paternity law in Kansas also protects the rights of the father by providing a legal avenue to establish paternity and gain legal rights to the child. If paternity is not established, the mother may be able to receive child support from the putative father.

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