Clarifies law concerning parental rights and responsibilities and guardianship of minor child born to unwed parents.

This bill clarifies parental rights for unwed parents in New Jersey. It specifies that a father must establish paternity through court order, genetic testing, or signed acknowledgment to share parental rights and responsibilities with the mother. If paternity is established, both parents become natural guardians with equal rights; if not, the mother is the sole natural guardian. The law also allows any parent whose name appears on a child's birth certificate to request child support and custody arrangements through the courts. These changes streamline the process for unwed parents to establish legal rights and obligations.