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Parental recognition

The legal recognition of parents, particularly in the context of same-sex couples and adoption.

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Jan 29, 2026
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Who is legally responsible for making custody decisions for the six‑year‑old after the deaths of both biological parents?

When both biological parents die, the immediate legal authority to make does not automatically rest with any single private person; instead, courts step in to appoint a guardian or custodian and make ...

Jan 8, 2026

What primary sources would reliably confirm or disprove claims of a prior marriage or child (marriage records, birth certificates, legal filings)?

The most reliable primary sources to confirm or rebut claims of a prior marriage or a child are civil vital records—original birth and marriage certificates—and attendant government filings such as ma...