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In PA being unmarried parents does the father have to be present to sign the Birth Cert for the baby to have his last name?
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My daughter was born in PA, you can name your child anything you want to. Any last name, any first name, it doesn't even have to be the last name of either parent, if that's not what you want. The only thing the father has to sign the birth certificate for is for his name to be on the birth certificate. You can name your child anything you want to! ---- It should be noted that signing the Birth Certificate does not grant the father any rights to the child. It merely acknowledges financial responsibility. Only Arizona and Arkansas has specific laws addressing the rights of unmarried fathers. Arizona grants the same rights as married father, whereas Arkansas specifically says that unmarried mothers have sole control, custody, and decision making as regards the child.
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The parents of a child are unmarried and the father's name is not on the birth certificate. The mother gave the child her last name. Does she have to change it to her father's last name?
NO. In most states the father of the child must be present at the time of birth to sign the birth certificate as the father of the child. It could, in reality, be any man who would be willing to take legal responsibility for the unborn child. A child will only automatically get the father's name if the two parents are married. Even if the father pays child support, the mother is not obigated to change the child's last name to that of the father.
If no father is present and no fathers name is on the birth certificate how can I make sure my parents will get gaurdianship of my child in the event of my death?
This should be part of your will.
It is possible to register the birth certificate of a newborn baby if the FATHER doesnt want to sign on it and doesnt want to use hes SURNAME?
Yes, you can. Most states prohibit naming a father without either a marriage license or a DNA test. Of course, if you are unmarried and sue the child's father for child support, the father's name will be added to the birth certificate. Also, in almost all child support cases, the child's last name is changed to the father's last name.
Can a father legally add his name to a birth certificate?
You can put another man's name on the certificate, however if you are trying to collect child support from this man he has the option to prove that it is not his biological child with a DNA test. He however only has a limited window to have a test done, failure to take the test and prove that he isn't the father by default means he accepts the charge of being the father paying child support.
Who has custody when both of the parents names are on the birth certificate?
Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.
The parents of a child are unmarried and the father's name is not on the birth certificate They're 16 years old. Can the mother change the child's name even if the father doesn't want to?
Yes she can.
The parents of a child are unmarried and the father's name is not on the birth certificate. The mother gave the child her last name. Does she have to change it to her father's last name?
NO. In most states the father of the child must be present at the time of birth to sign the birth certificate as the father of the child. It could, in reality, be any man who would be willing to take legal responsibility for the unborn child. A child will only automatically get the father's name if the two parents are married. Even if the father pays child support, the mother is not obigated to change the child's last name to that of the father.
You are an unmarried pregnant mother to be should you have your boyfriends name put on the birth cert?
If he is the father - yes. Every child should know whose his/hers parents were.
Does the father of the child get custody if his name is on the birth certificate?
If the parents are unmarried, simply being the name on the birth certificate doesn't bestow any custody rights. An unmarried father must establish his paternity in court and arrange for a custody hearing if he wants custody. Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent. If he signs the birth certificate he may still need to establish paternity through DNA testing. If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must establish his paternity through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, joint custody, full custody or the court will set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if she is to remain in the custody of her mother. The court will schedule a hearing and issue an order that is in the best interest of the child.
Why does it matter if you were married to the father of your children or not in custody cases?
When a married woman gives birth her husband is assumed, legally, to be the father of the child and he has all the legal rights and responsibilities regarding that child. When an unmarried woman gives birth, the paternity must be established legally by the father signing the birth certificate or establishing his paternity through a DNA test. In the case of an unmarried woman, the woman who gave birth is a matter of record. The father's identity is not.When a married woman gives birth her husband is assumed, legally, to be the father of the child and he has all the legal rights and responsibilities regarding that child. When an unmarried woman gives birth, the paternity must be established legally by the father signing the birth certificate or establishing his paternity through a DNA test. In the case of an unmarried woman, the woman who gave birth is a matter of record. The father's identity is not.When a married woman gives birth her husband is assumed, legally, to be the father of the child and he has all the legal rights and responsibilities regarding that child. When an unmarried woman gives birth, the paternity must be established legally by the father signing the birth certificate or establishing his paternity through a DNA test. In the case of an unmarried woman, the woman who gave birth is a matter of record. The father's identity is not.When a married woman gives birth her husband is assumed, legally, to be the father of the child and he has all the legal rights and responsibilities regarding that child. When an unmarried woman gives birth, the paternity must be established legally by the father signing the birth certificate or establishing his paternity through a DNA test. In the case of an unmarried woman, the woman who gave birth is a matter of record. The father's identity is not.
In N.C. if mother is not married who's name does newborn take?
If an unmarried woman gives birth in North Carolina, the newborn is given her last name if the father is not present. The father of the child must sign the birth certificate in order for the child to be given his last name.
In the state of Washington can cps take custody over newborn twins away from the father if the mother gets arrested after giving birth?
The answer depends on the details such as- whether the parents are married or if unmarried whether the father has established his paternity.
In Ohio if you are unmarried and have a kid but live with the baby's father does he have to pay child support if he's on the birth cirtificate?
In general, the question of child support arises when one or more of the parents is absent.
If no father is present and no fathers name is on the birth certificate how can I make sure my parents will get gaurdianship of my child in the event of my death?
This should be part of your will.
Does a father have to be present at their child's birth?
No
Can you put fathers name on birth certificate with out him signing?
UK AnswerOnly if the parents are married. US AnswerNo signature by a second party is considered legitimate. For those who are infirm or illiterate, an "X" in the person's hand (foot or mouth) must be attested by one or more witnesses.
Do the fathers have joint custody by signing the birth certifate?
No. If unmarried, a father must establish his paternity legally.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity.Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent or he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA. He can then establish his paternity legally through the court and once established as the child's father legally the father can request visitations, custody and set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if the mother is to retain physical custody.No. If unmarried, a father must establish his paternity legally.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity.Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent or he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA. He can then establish his paternity legally through the court and once established as the child's father legally the father can request visitations, custody and set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if the mother is to retain physical custody.No. If unmarried, a father must establish his paternity legally.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity.Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent or he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA. He can then establish his paternity legally through the court and once established as the child's father legally the father can request visitations, custody and set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if the mother is to retain physical custody.No. If unmarried, a father must establish his paternity legally.Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity.Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent or he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA. He can then establish his paternity legally through the court and once established as the child's father legally the father can request visitations, custody and set up a schedule of regular child support payments for the child if the mother is to retain physical custody.
