Project No. 68

Commenced: 1976
Deferred: 1982
Withdrawn: 1986

In 1977, following preliminary research, the Commission considered the law relating to proof of paternity and decided that the topic would also cover the father’s rights in situations: (a) where he seeks custody or access in respect of the child, including his rights in the case where the child’s custodian has died; (b) where he seeks to have some control of the child’s upbringing but without claiming custody; (c) where the child is to be adopted; and (d) where he seeks a share in his deceased child’s estate.