☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Putative Father

A man alleged or reputed to be the biological father of a child born outside of marriage, who may be required to establish paternity through genetic testing before asserting parental rights.

Etymology: Latin 'putativus' (supposed, reputed), from 'putare' (to think, reckon) · Category: Family Law · Source: Uniform Parentage Act; various state paternity statutes
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