A child born out of wedlock has the same rights as a child within marriage after paternity is established.
Establishing Paternity
- Mother's recognition (automatic)
- Father's recognition
- Paternity case
- DNA test
Rights (After Paternity)
- Father's surname receiving
- Demanding alimony
- Being an heir
- Custody (usually to the mother)
- Personal relationship
Mother's Rights
- Birth expenses
- 3 months mother's living allowance
- Maternity alimony (limited period)
- Participation alimony for the child
Father's Obligations
- Alimony (for the child)
- Health expenses
- Education
- Pecuniary damages (to the mother)
Inheritance
- Share from the father's entire inheritance as a child within marriage
- Share from the father's own parents' inheritance
- Protection of reserved shares
Supreme Court 2. HD
2. HD adopts that a child outside of marriage has "equal rights with a child within marriage" and that no discrimination should be made.
Family law lawyer is recommended.