Paternity by estoppel is established when a court allows the presumption of paternity to be rebutted even though there is no biological relationship between the presumed (putative) father and the child.

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Paternity by estoppel prevents a person from denying paternity when they have acted as the child's parent, regardless of biological ties, to protect the child's best interests.

Paternity by Estoppel Is Established When a Court Allows the Presumption