I am married but seperated, he left when I was 5 month pregnant. The father is not involved with the pregnancy. Can I keep his name off the birth certificate?
2006-07-16 04:31:10 · 17 answers · asked by mom2b_15 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes if you don't won't get child support, but if you're applyinjg for welfare his name has to be given. Another thing, why punish your child because you can't get along with your ex? It's not the baby's fault you couldn't get along. All kids need their father in their life. Maybe you should think about your CHILD instead of you.
2006-07-16 04:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you may keep the father's name off the birth certificate. However, there are downsides to doing so. For example, if a full medical history is ever needed in an emergency for your baby, it will be partially unavailable since he is not listed. Also, there will be no legal ties that obligate him in any way as a father, or any of his relatives, should anything happen.
Keep in mind that just because he is on the birth certificate does not mean that he necessarily has to be part of your child's life. The reasons for having him there are legal and a matter of correct documentation. Regardless of what a piece of paper says, if you don't want him around, he doesn't need to be. In other words, there are benefits to having him on the birth certificate, and no real downsides.
2006-07-16 12:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can keep his name off the birth certificate if you wish. You may want to rethink that position a little though. Not for monitary reasons like child supoort or insurance though. The reason to rethink it is for the sake of your child. If the father turns around, and suddenly starts to become responsible, the child will want to know answers to some questions, and you will not have a good answer. Also, it will give the child an avenue in finding the father for medical history purposes later in life if needed.
2006-07-16 11:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. He can still get shared custody or visitation, but if he wants it he'll have to get lawyers and fight it and get paternity tests done, so it'll be more expensive and take more time and effort. Some men would rather not do all that and spend the $. I'd definiteyl keep him off, unless you want him to be a part of the babys life. If he abandoned you while pregnant with HIS child, he doesn't deserve the baby or you. I'd make it difficult as possible for him to 'step' back into your life. You will do just fine without him. There are MANY great single moms. Good Luck / God Bless
2006-07-16 11:40:01 · answer #4 · answered by Havahekuvaday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state you live in. In Oregon (where I had my daughter) If you're married his name has to go on the birth certificate whether he's the father or not.
2006-07-16 11:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by herdoula 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are still legally married so he has to be on the birth certificate. Call an attorney for a FREE consult
2006-07-16 12:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask an attorney. you will usually be given a free consultation! states differ in law regarding this. in michigan if you are legally married the child automatically belongs to the husband regardless of paternity (unless the wife wants to prove paternity is someone elses and the husuband gives PERMISSION to use someone elses name as the father).
REGARDLESS of who is names as the father... or "unknown"... you can give the child ANY LAST NAME you wish!
and to clear up the misconception, a husband does not have to sign in agreement that the child is his... you can use his name as the father because he is your husband.
please call an attorney about a free consultation. paternity law is not an uncommon item in this day and time!
2006-07-16 11:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by JayneDoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you'll run into trouble with getting child support and using the father's last name for the baby. Plus you'll have questions to answer when the child is older.
2006-07-16 11:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depends on the state you live in in tennesse you have to since you are married but there is something you can do which is called refuse info about the father it really all depends on what state you live in you can find out easyily by calling your local hospitals labor and delivery they would be able to answer that for you
2006-07-16 11:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by Angelgrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll have to sign a form in front of a notary that terminates his parental rights. It's a double edged sword though. This'll also mean that you won't get any child support either.
2006-07-16 11:35:56 · answer #10 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋