Question 1

Paternity must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

Paternity must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence, which means that it is more likely than not that the alleged father is the biological father. This is a lower standard of proof than "beyond a reasonable doubt" which is typically used in criminal cases.

Question 2

Today, an illegitimate child can inherit from his or her intestate father or mother.

Accepted Answer

In most jurisdictions, laws have been amended to allow illegitimate children to inherit from their intestate father or mother.

Question 3

To die __________________ means to die leaving a valid will.

Accepted Answer

testate

Question 4

How are nonmarital children discriminated against in social security?

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Question 5

A putative father is a man proven to be the biological father of the child.

Accepted Answer

A putative father is a man who is alleged or claimed to be the biological father of the child but has not yet been proven through genetic testing.

Question 6

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below.
-putative

Accepted Answer

The word "putative" means "alleged" or "supposed," which matches with option I.

Question 7

When does the presumption of paternity arise?

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Question 8

A child born through artificial insemination is the legitimate child of the husband if he consented to the insemination and it was performed under proper medical supervision even if the child was not born with his sperm.

Accepted Answer

This is a legal principle known as the presumption of legitimacy, which means that a child born to a married couple is presumed to be the biological child of the husband. As long as the husband consented to the artificial insemination and it was done under proper medical supervision, he is considered the legitimate father of the child.

Question 9

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below.
-Lord Mansfield's Rule

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Question 10

A court cannot declare that a man is the father of a child unless that court had personal jurisdiction over the man.

Accepted Answer

Personal jurisdiction is necessary for a court to have the power to make a ruling or order against someone. Therefore, if a court does not have personal jurisdiction over a man, it cannot declare him as the father of a child.

Question 11

DNA testing is done on deoxyribonucleic acid removed from cells.

Accepted Answer

DNA testing is indeed done on deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that is removed from cells. This can be done through various methods, such as collecting samples of saliva, blood, skin, or hair.

Question 12

Personal jurisdiction cannot be obtained over a nonresident unless he or she is served within the state.

Accepted Answer

Personal jurisdiction can also be obtained over a nonresident in certain situations, such as if they have sufficient minimum contacts with the state or if the claim arises from actions taken within the state.

Question 13

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below.
-long-arm statute

Accepted Answer

Long-arm statutes are laws that allow courts to exercise personal jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants (nonresident defendants) under certain conditions.

Question 14

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below.
-filius nullius

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Filius nullius translates to "child of no one," referring to a child without legally recognized parents or guardians.

Question 15

What is Lord Mansfield's Rule?

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Question 16

Mothers and fathers have an equal duty to support their illegitimate children.

Accepted Answer

Legally, both parents have a duty to provide financial support for their children, regardless of their marital status or legitimacy.

Question 17

At common law, an illegitimate child was the child of nobody.

Accepted Answer

At common law, an illegitimate child (born out of wedlock) was considered filius nullius, meaning "the child of no one," and did not have the same legal rights as legitimate children, including rights to inheritance or the legal recognition of a paternal relationship.

Question 18

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below.
-quasi-suspect class

Accepted Answer

A quasi-suspect class is a legal term used in equal protection cases, often related to classifications based on a child's legitimacy.

Question 19

What are the three main kinds of artificial insemination (AI) a married couple can use?

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Question 20

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below.
-testate

Accepted Answer

Testate refers to the condition of having made and left a valid will.

Quiz 13: Illegitimacy and Paternity