Number: RL31467
Title: Paternity Establishment: Child Support and Beyond
Authors: Carmen Solomon-Fears, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides background information on paternity establishment, gives a detailed analysis of the paternity establishment process, describes federal Child Support Enforcement and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) provisions related to paternity establishment, discusses some policy options to increase the number of paternities established, and examines some of the issues related to the establishment of paternity. In addition, an appendix provides a legislative history of federal provisions related to paternity establishment.
Pages: 38
Date: Updated June 24, 2002