How do I establish parental rights if we were never married? | NC

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Q: How do I establish my parental rights if the other parent and I were never married? A: If you were never married, the first step is usually to establish legal parentage—most often paternity—because the court typically needs that legal foundation before it can enter enforceable custody and parenting time orders. Parentage can be established in two common ways—by signing a voluntary affidavit…