When my baby was born last year I was married to a different man than the father. I left the information blank on the bc. I've also been married to hubby when I conceived my child. During that time we were legally separated though.
Now my husband wants to be in charge and have all the rights, sign stuff at the pediatrician etc.. I want that too.
Her biological dad disappeared shortly after our "encounter" and told me that he doesn't want this kid. We broke up then. I don't have any contact because he moved out of the country. We haven't talked for 2 years.
Can I put hubby on the bc knowing he is NOT the biological father?
2007-05-06 07:14:15 · 15 answers · asked by Me 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Bio daddy is gone without a trace. I can't ask him!
2007-05-06 07:19:49 · update #1
It is normally the law that the husband at the time of conception and birth is assumed to be the father. There should be absolutely no problem getting your husband listed on the birth certificate after the fact.
It would be much easier on the child to have the name of his/her father on the birth certificate as the person that they grow up knowing as Dad.
Edit: If this couple were to go through a divorce, the husband would automatically be considered the father because the conception and birth would have occurred during the marriage. The husband would be liable for child support payments until it was proven medically that he was not the father. It is no different this way; the father can be added to the birth certificate easily thus allowing him the legal permission to do the things mentioned in the question.
2007-05-06 07:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if there is different laws in different states, but I know in Illinois, you may put whomever you wish as the father. I know of some single moms putting their sister, or best friend. In order to now change the birth record from two years ago, you would have to consult with a lawyer. Hope everything works out ok!
2007-05-06 07:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by ERRN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US usually the man married to the mother at time of birth is considered the legal father of the child.
Put who ever you like on the BC... it's your baby, Your call there is most likely no penalty for putting who ever you want.
2007-05-06 07:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes your husband can be legally named as the child's father but you should get the biological to sign off right first to prevent any unforeseen problems legally in the future.
2007-05-06 07:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by abbersmomma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be too late. You were supposed to put his name on the birth certificate to begin with. Each state differs on their paternity policies, so you need to contact the Vital Statistics or Vital Records office in the state where your child was born.
2007-05-06 10:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by outlander5790 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, on this one your only option may be for your husband to legally adopt your baby as his own. At that time he may be able to add his name to the birth certificate. I am not sure if he is able to just add his name with out a paternity test, etc. I think if you want your husband to have equal parenting rights the best bet would be a legal adoption process. Good luck!
2007-05-06 07:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by DrM 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your in the states yes you can. If your husband agrees to it, you can place his name on the birth certificate. There is a statute of limitations which I believe is 5 years. My daughter wanted to have her husband added to her daughters birth cert but her daughter was 6 yrs old. She had missed the limitation by just a few months.
2007-05-06 07:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't list someone on the birth certificate as the father if they are not . . however, YOU can authorize them to sign for things and such . . you have to sign a consent form at the doctor's office or wherever stating that your husband is allowed to do that . . if they biological father is out of the picture, your husband can petition the court to adopt your child . . speak to a lawyer for the ways to go about that if your ex has disappeared . . .
2007-05-06 07:23:35 · answer #8 · answered by wfgrg15001 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It seems your true question is how to get your husband legal authority to do things for your children. See a lawyer and start adoption paperwork. IF he adopts, he is assuming responsibilty for your children. That gives him the legal right to sign and make legal decisions for your children.
2007-05-06 07:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by rook_2u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to be on the safe side I would talk to your lawyer or the hospital your child was born at
2007-05-06 07:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋