parentage

Example Sentences

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He sought to invalidate the surrogacy contract as unconstitutional, denying the couple’s claim of parentage over their child.

From Slate • May 13, 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

Courts in different jurisdictions don’t necessarily have visibility into parentage applications filed elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

However the rules meant that despite their parentage they had to serve a four-year qualification period.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

And do you know what this all means—that the gossipmongers once again have an opportunity to defame my son with these ridiculous rumors about his parentage.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling