It means that guy is willing to lie on an official document and cause a terrible and possibly tragic error to be carried forward forever in that child's history.
It means that he is the child's father, by law, unless/until decided otherwise by the courts.
Then you are still legally the father just as if you were genetically the father.
Nothing happens
Generally, the man on the birth certificate is the child's legal father, unless/until proven otherwise.
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.
Not necessarily. A person that is on a birth certificate, but is not really the child's father, is just taking responsibility for them. They can't really get into any trouble, legally.
No, you cannot sign a birth certificate if you are not the biological father.
Not really. It depends on the situation.
It is possible to legally establish paternity even if the father's name is not on the birth certificate.
You can't remove a father's name from a birth certificate if he is the father, whether he's an illegal alien or not.
The man on the birth certificate.
If you sign a birth certificate and the child is not biologically yours, you may still be legally considered the child's father and have parental responsibilities, such as child support and visitation rights. It is important to be sure of paternity before signing a birth certificate.
Yes, the father's signature on the birth certificate typically establishes legal paternity.