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Does a father who is unwed but on the birth certificate with no court documents still pay child support?
An unmarried father becomes legally obligated when a child support order is issued by the family court. If there is no court order any payments are voluntary. However, they should be made by check and the father should retain proof of the payments. Once the mother files a paternity suit and requests child support, the court can go back in time with a child support order. It may help if the father can prove he was paying prior to the child support order.
Typically, the mother or the local social/child services agency on her behalf (if the mother is receiving any public assistance) will go to court and get a judgment against the father to establish paternity and obtain a child support order. Being on the birth certificate may not be enough, though, if he decides to contest the order. He could request an order to establish paternity by DNA testing.
You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court.
What else can I help you with?
What documents are needed to ask for support if father is unknown on birth certificate?
If the father is unknown, you can't file for support.
Does the father's name have to be on the birth certificate for the mother to collect child support?
The father can file for this change.
If you sign birth certificate do you have to pay child support if later you are found to not be the father?
No. However, if the alleged father has signed the birth certificate, he is acknowledging that the child is his. There are steps to take in order to be taken off of the birth certificate and relieved of the obligation of child support, including a paternity test and an amendment to the birth certificate.
Will the father of a new baby have to pay child support if he signs the birth certificate?
Yes and he still have to pay whether he signs the birth certificate or not.
Does a man who signs a birth certificate have to pay child support?
Yes, a man who signs a birth certificate is legally considered the father of the child and can be required to pay child support.
What happens if the father signs the birth certificate?
If the father signs the birth certificate, he legally acknowledges paternity of the child. This means he may have rights and responsibilities, such as custody, visitation, and child support.
Does a father have to pay child support when the mother refuses to list him as father on the birth certificate?
Not really. It depends on the situation.
Can you sign a birth certificate if you are not the father?
No, you cannot sign a birth certificate if you are not the biological father.
Can you get child support if the father's name is not on the birth certificate?
Yes, but paternity must be established first.
Can you get the father of your child for child support even though your husband signed the birth certificate?
Unlikely. Your husband is the legal father of the child.
Would your child's father who is not on the birth certificate have pay child support if he is in CA?
Yes, if/when paternity is established.
Is it possible to obtain a passport if the father's name is not listed on the birth certificate?
Yes, it is possible to obtain a passport even if the father's name is not listed on the birth certificate. Additional documentation may be required to prove the relationship between the applicant and the father, such as a court order, DNA test, or other legal documents.
