The factors that guide courts on issues of custody and support are the same in marriage, separation, partnership and parentage cases. What is written about custody and support elsewhere on this site applies here too. The Uniform Parentage Act applies to children born out of wedlock and is used to establish rights for surrogate parents or parents who give birth by artificial insemination. FC 7606 provides: 7606. As used in this part, the following definitions shall apply: (a) 'Assisted reproduction' means conception by any means other than sexual intercourse. (b) 'Assisted reproduction agreement' means a written contract that includes a person who intends to be the legal parent of a child or children born through assisted reproduction and that defines the terms of the relationship between the parties to the contract.'
The California Family Code states that the legislature has an interest in establishing paternity for all children and establishing paternity is a step towards a child support award, which, in turn, provides children with equal rights and access to benefits, including, but not limited to, social security, health insurance, survivors' benefits, military benefits, and inheritance rights. Knowledge of family medical history is often necessary for correct medical diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, knowing one's father is important to a child's development.

common applications of the upa
The single most common application of the Uniform Parentage Act is the establishing of a parental relationship for support purposes.
A mother who wishes to receive welfare typically assigns her right to support to the County, and in turn the Department of Child Support Services pursues the parent for reimbursement purposes. It follows that the court must adjudge the parentage issue at least prior or consecutively to the support order.
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