Question

recent court decisions in the united states involving the paternal rights of unwed presumed fathers established that

○ paternity rights are biologically based.

○ paternity rights depend on his legally adopting the children.

○ paternity rights depend on his establishing an ongoing relationship with the childs mother.

○ the biological mother has to acknowledge a man as her childs father before he has any rights.

Explanation:

In U.S. court decisions regarding the paternal rights of unwed presumed fathers, the key is that paternity rights depend on establishing an ongoing relationship with the child's mother. Biological basis alone (first option) is not sufficient as just being the biological father doesn't automatically grant rights. Legally adopting (second option) is a more formal and different process than the typical rights - determination for unwed fathers. And it's not just about the mother's acknowledgment (fourth option) but the establishment of a relationship.

Answer:

paternity rights depend on his establishing an ongoing relationship with the child's mother.