parentage

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Parentage is a quintessential right “arising from” marriage, so states should have to put same-sex parents on equal footing with heterosexual couples.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2022

On Jan. 1, 2022, Connecticut enacted the Uniform Parentage Act, which is based on model legislation drafted by a national nonpartisan commission to fill widespread legislative gaps.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2022

The Connecticut Parentage Act allows unmarried, same-sex or nonbiological parents to establish parenting rights through a simple form that gives parents legal capabilities immediately after a child is born.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2021

Fans of "Community" might have recognized a shout-out to Scout Finch in the episode "Paranormal Parentage," when the group of friends gets together for a costume party.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2015

Parentage is a natural fact, and the love of offspring is a well-nigh universal law of animal life.

From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)