Declarations of parentage

Declarations of parentage: Finding closure

Mollie van Geest and Heidi Molloy set out the considerations and conclusions reached on applications by adult adoptees as to the status of their birth fathers At first glance, there appears to be a conflict as to whether it is possible to obtain a declaration of parentage in respect of someone who is, in law, …

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Declarations of parentage: From another perspective

Richard Adams highlights the tension between the legislative provision and public policy considerations where a declaration is sought in relation to an adopted child A declaration of parentage is intended to be an authoritative statement of the fact so declared, while the effect of an adoption order is as to the legal status of the …

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