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"Refuse to acknowledge paternity" means that an individual, typically a man, denies or does not accept legal or biological responsibility for being the father of a child. This refusal can stem from various reasons, such as doubts about biological connection or a desire to avoid financial or emotional obligations. In legal contexts, it may lead to disputes regarding child support and custody.
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If court ordered can you refuse to take a paternity test if you were not informed of your right to refuse one?
Believe me, if you were ordered by the court to take a paternity test, there is no "right" to refuse it. The alternative to "refusing" the courts order is to suffer the consequences of a charge of "Contempt of Court."
What does not present mean on a birth certificate?
When someone is "not present," they were not there to witness the birth. It could also refer to a parent who was not legally involved in the birth (such as a father who did not acknowledge paternity).
Do you have to have a paternity test to legitimate a child?
Not necessarily. Depending on the jurisdiction, he may sign an acknowledgment of paternity or acknowledge paternity in open court.
What is the synonym for acknowledge?
admitrecognizeallowacceptconcedegrantconfess
What is the same meaning as deny?
regret reject
How do you revoke paternity right if the father only acknowledge the child but the child does not bear his father's surname?
There is a fairly brief period in which the man may rescind his acknowledgment of paternity (in Illinois, 60 days). Surnames are meaningless in paternity determinations.
Can a woman refuse DNA on her child in court if the alleged father is in jail?
No, as it's required to establish paternity.
What is the meaning of reject?
To cast from one; to throw away; to discard., To refuse to receive or to acknowledge; to decline haughtily or harshly; to repudiate., To refuse to grant; as, to reject a prayer or request.
Which country hasn't signed the nuclear weapon treaty?
Israel, as they refuse to acknowledge they have the weapons; and North Korea.
Can you refuse a paternity test in the state of Florida if you never file for child support?
In Florida, you can refuse to take a paternity test, but doing so may have legal consequences. If the child's mother files for child support or other legal actions, the court can order a paternity test, and refusal to comply may result in adverse rulings against you. It's advisable to seek legal counsel to understand your rights and obligations in such situations.
Which country's existence does the Palestinian liberation organization's or PLO original Palestinian national charter refuse to acknowledge?
Israel
What the opposite of accept?
The opposite of "accept" (agree) is reject, or refuse. The opposite of "accept" (acknowledge) would be refute, or deny.
