A Canadian man is challenging the new Family Law Act in that country, which forces biological fathers into court to prove a relationship and gain visitation or other rights if a child has been conceived through casual sex with a woman. In this case, the man learned earlier this year of the woman’s pregnancy and her plan to leave for a different province with her family. He is now attempting to prevent her from moving until his paternity rights are established. Does Canada’s new law hurt or help the family unit?
Does Canada's Family Law Act Make Sense?
A Canadian man is challenging the new Family Law Act in that country, which forces biological fathers into court to prove a relationship and gain visitation or other rights if a child has been conceived through casual sex with a woman. In this case, the man learned earlier this year of the woman’s pregnancy and her plan to leave for a different province with her family. He is now attempting to prevent her from moving until his paternity rights are established. Does Canada’s new law hurt or help the family unit?