Quantitative Research
Scott A. Hughes
Walden University
Research Theory, Design, and Methods
RSCH-8100 P-4
Dr. Eileen Eisen
February 2, 2014
The Abbreviated Qualitative Plan
Introduction
Laws governing the administration of paternal processes, vary from state to state within the United States. The U.S. court system allows states to enforce paternal sanctions even after they have been definitively determined that a man is not the biological father of the child. (Brott. 2008) Currently, these irregularities regarding paternity create egregious injustices such as, men who, through DNA testing, have been proven not to be the biological father of the child, still being force to pay child …show more content…
Are there any penalties levied on the false accuser?
Literature Review:
Annotated Bibliography
Brott, A. (2008, Jul 27). Paternity fraud common. Sun Journal. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/378934753?accountid=14872
Child support, money, emotions, and victims of paternity fraud: New survey. (2009, Sep 23). PR Newswire. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/447485536?accountid=14872
CHRI, S. Q. (2001, May 16). As DNA tests rule out paternity, men sue to stop support payments. The Atlanta Constitution. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/413895636?accountid=14872
Courts ignore paternity fraud. (2007, Dec 12). The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/379923439?accountid=14872
Father takes DNA paternity fraud case to U.S. supreme court. (2002, May 31). U.S.Newswire. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/450942550?accountid=14872
Leeds, T. L. (2005). Paternity fraud, the poor person's adoption and the interests of the child. American Journal of Family Law, 19(1), 20-24. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/275150869?accountid=14872
Mandatory DNA testing would protect against paternity fraud. (2001, Feb 28). Washington Times. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/409646680?accountid=14872
Research Plan
The participants of this study will be selected from low-income men actively contesting paternity in U.S.