An unmarried couple has come in to ask for advice. They have never wanted to be married, but they're expecting a child, and want to protect the child's rights. They understand their marital rights, and are willing to waive them, but they are not sure if they would be putting their child at a legal disadvantage by not marrying. Create a list of rights that a nonmarital child would have, and compare it to a list of rights a child born within marriage would have.
What will be an ideal response?
There has not been a difference in the rights of children born in or out of wedlock since 1968. The Uniform Parentage Act, as adopted by the states, eliminated the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children regarding:
| • | Legal actions for wrongful death of a parent |
| • | Inheritance rights |
| • | Worker's compensation benefits |
| • | Social Security benefits |
| • | The right to seek support from either parent. |
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What will be an ideal response?
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