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In earlier times, there was only a paternity case if the mother of an illegitimate child brought the case. In principle, the authorities were indifferent with the illegitimate fathers, and it was for the mothers to hold them accountable. It is not always possible to find out who the father of a child born out of wedlock is. Even in modern times it can be difficult. Perhaps there has been more than one who could have fathered the child - perhaps the mother did not have enough information to allow the authorities to been able to find the right one. | In earlier times, there was only a paternity case if the mother of an illegitimate child brought the case. In principle, the authorities were indifferent with the illegitimate fathers, and it was for the mothers to hold them accountable. It is not always possible to find out who the father of a child born out of wedlock is. Even in modern times it can be difficult. Perhaps there has been more than one who could have fathered the child - perhaps the mother did not have enough information to allow the authorities to been able to find the right one. | ||
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==References== | |||
Statens Arkiver. <u>Faderskabssager</u>. Denmark: Landsarkivet for Sjælland Lolland-Falster & Bornholm, 2008 <br> | |||
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