I was going with a girl who was in the process of a divorce and now she is pregnant by me. We started having problems, now she's gone back to her husband. She's going to put HIS name on the birth certificate now, which he knows the baby isn't his and is mine. Can she legally do this? Don't I have some say-so about it? I know on the birth certificate when it's filled out it states "I certify that the personal information provided on this certificate is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief." Since she, her husband and I know the baby is mine, I was wondering if there was a law she would be breaking in putting his name on there as the father.
2006-09-01 09:32:31 · 6 answers · asked by cjbwhite1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They can put virtually any name they want to on it, because no one can challange it without medical testing. It doesn't mean they tell the truth - even when they swear to it.
However, if you have a DNA test later, that will supercede any name on the certificate, and you will have the legal high ground.
Get a lawyer, establish paternity, and then the name on the certificate is moot.
2006-09-01 09:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, she can leave it blank, or put the actual fathers name on it.
They are violating the actual birth fathers rights by doing this, since the real father has legal rights to visitation.
And incause of future divorce the other man could be obligated to child support on a child not his by having him listed
2006-09-01 21:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last thing you want to do is lie. Plain and simple. A paternity test later will cost you when you decide to see your child, so will the $20,000 in legal fees you will eventually spill to gain visitation rights. On top of that, when it comes time for blood donation, kidney tranplants, etc. YOU the father are the best candidate, but if she lists new dude, your child is out of luck.
2006-09-01 16:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Chris B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would suggest you find a good lawyer NOW to protect your right and the possible safety of the child in the future.
2006-09-01 16:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by insane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the state, and you should consult an attorney or your local courthouse.
2006-09-01 16:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by USAUSAUDA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's giving you freedom. Just walk away.
2006-09-01 17:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋