Is it okay to put the real father's name on the birth certificate or do I have to put the legal husband's name on the birth certificate? If my husband allows it then it shouldnt be any problem right?
2006-10-28 02:50:24 · 24 answers · asked by cindy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
What were u thinkin?
2006-10-28 02:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Skeeter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is a HUGE decision, because whoever signs the birth certificate has full responsibility for the child, this is financial for if you ever break up and your husband has his name on the certificate then its his responsibility to provide for the child. You need to make sure that you are very clear about this before the decision is made. You are not legally obliged to put either on there unless they are willing to make full commitment to the child for the next 18 years at leased. Just remember you will still need to tell the child who there biological father is as its there right to know him.
I should have never put my son's father on his birth certificate as I have only had problems from him and my husband is he only father my son knows, but in the eyes of the law my husband has no say over what happens to my son, adoption is an option. As its doing it right legally but you need to talk to both men and its not up to you its up to them. If the real father wants to be apart of the child's life he has the right to, if not and your husband is willing to be the father the other guy needs to know that once he has made his decision its finale. But I would speak to a lawyer or the court house to find out your obligations.
2006-10-28 03:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should be the real fathers name on the birth certificate, rather or not the person will be a good father or not. The child has the right (later in life) to look at his/her birth certificate, and know the name of his real father. There could be medical reason later in life that he may need to know his/her actual blood line.
2006-10-28 02:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by magnolia_76 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that the real father could demand a paternity test if he wanted to be legally known as the father and be legally responsible. If your husband signs, he will be accepting all legal responsibilities for the child.
This is one of those things that you need to talk over with your husband. I dont know if the other guy knows about the baby or wants to know, but you need to make a moral decision that you can live with about whether or not you want to tell him (if he's in the dark).
The hospital won't force you either way - they won't even know unless you tell them.
2006-10-28 10:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by Emily O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states and insurance companies insist that the biological father's name goes on the birth certificate.
To do otherwise could result in you being sued.
I would suggest that you put the real father's name on the bc.....and if he agrees to relinquish parental rights, your husband can legally adopt the child. Nice and legal.
It's not like it used to be nowadays.
2006-10-28 03:00:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are legalities here,the natural father has some rights in this,if he is not interested in the child at all,then put your legal husbands last name, if the natural father is going to be actively involved and supporting this child,then you have to let him know the situation, and probably have to use his last name.
2006-10-28 02:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by crvtt75 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state you live in.
I would say put the real father's name on the certificate..but...if you are not married to the real father..some states will not allow you to put the daddy's name on the certificate till after a paternity test has been done to verify that he is indeed the daddy - even if you know for sure who he is.
Good Luck!!
2006-10-28 03:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by dymedouthunni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't you put the father's name on the birth documents? You obviously have nothing to hide and hopefully are being up front with the men involved. So just tell the hospital the same.
2006-10-28 03:10:05 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe the husband is assumed to be the father unless stated otherwise . the father can sign the birth certificate if he choses just has to have id and be there when you name the child
2006-10-28 02:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by dat_gurl01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the real father will have to have something notorized stating he is the father before you can put his name on the birth cert. Most likely the hospital will want to put your husbands name on the bith cert. Good luck
2006-10-28 02:53:05 · answer #10 · answered by betty boop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the real father is willing to face his responsibility and help raise the child, his name should go on it. if he is willing to sign all rights away and your husband is willing to raise the child as his own, then your husbands name should go on it. above all think of what is best for the child. it didn't ask to be put in this situation.
2006-10-28 03:19:54 · answer #11 · answered by one hot mamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋