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Standard Summary
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The Unborn Child Support Act amends the Social Security Act to require states to establish and enforce child support obligations for biological fathers of unborn children. The legislation allows mothers to request support payments beginning from the month of conception, permits retroactive collection, and requires court-determined payment amounts based on the best interests of mother and child while protecting maternal consent and safety.
Key Points
- 1Requires states to establish child support obligations for unborn children
- 2Allows support payments to begin from month of conception upon mother's request
- 3Permits retroactive collection and awards even if paternity established after birth
- 4Requires court determination of payment amounts considering mother and child's best interests
- 5Protects mother's consent for paternity establishment procedures
- 6Defines unborn child as member of homo sapiens at any stage of development in womb
Impact Areas
Unborn children and expectant mothersBiological fathers and family lawState child support enforcement programsFamily courts and legal proceedingsSocial services and welfare programs
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