Petition to Determine Parental Relationship Packet
Kern Superior Court · Information Sheets
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Last updated August 4, 2026
# Petition to Determine Parental Relationship (PAT-02) This form is used to legally establish who the biological or legal parent of a child is when parentage is unclear or disputed. Someone would need this form if they want to officially prove they are a child's parent, or if a child needs to have their parent legally identified for purposes like child support, inheritance, or medical decisions.
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