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    Jun 12, 2013, 10:35 PM
    Father's rights
    What rights does an unwed father have towards his children in Texas
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    Jun 13, 2013, 03:22 AM
    The same rights as any father. Fatherhood and paternal rights come from biology, not marriage. However, the father has to prove paternity first. Then, like any father, may need to go to court to enforce their rights.
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