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Determination of parenthood

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Parenthood is determined in order to obtain information that makes it possible to verify or confirm the parenthood of a child in cases where the parenthood is not automatically determined by either childbirth or the marriage between a woman and a man. A child welfare supervisor of the wellbeing services county will determine the parenthood and it will be confirmed by the Digital and Population Dat ...

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If the parents of the child are not clearly known and the aim is to investigate and confirm the matter, the family can apply for the determination of parenthood.

The determination of parenthood is governed by the Act on Parenthood that will enter into force on 1 January 2023.

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 10/4/2024