parentage
Example Sentences
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But Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier nonetheless sought to intervene in Simpson’s case, arguing in filings that the surrogacy agreement was invalid and Zhou hadn’t proved parentage under Florida law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
They function much the same way as surrogacy contracts, which similarly establish legal parentage through contract rather than biology.
From Slate ● May 13, 2026
He made a declaration of parentage application to the Family Court after discovering a couple he donated sperm to had named the mother's partner as the father on the baby's birth certificate.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
They are still trying to determine the precise connection of parentage between the victims, Smith said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The event, however, was most joyful; and every day was giving her fresh reason for thinking so.—Harriet’s parentage became known.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
