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Could i still apply for child support even if the father is not on the birth certificate?
Asked on Sep 08th, 2013 on Child Custody - Utah
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My baby does not have the father's last name, and the father is not on the birth certificate. My baby is already two weeks old, could I still file for child support? What exactly may happen?
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Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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Yes, you can file for support. The state will require a DNA test to determine whether or not he is the biological father. If he is, he will be ordered to pay child support.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 8:54 AM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Menasha, WI
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Petit & Dommershausen, S.C.
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Yes call child support they can file a paternity action. Be aware that also gives him some rights.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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Law Offices of Aimee C. Robbins
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Yes but you may have to establish paternity of the child if he challenges you.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:59 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Yes, paternity will have to be established and the father will have the rights as well as the responsibilities of parenthood.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:59 AM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Peters Law, PLLC
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You must petition to determine paternity, custody and child support.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:56 AM
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Linda D. Smith, P.C.
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Absolutely you are entitled to child support from the biological father even if he's not on birth certificate. You can obtain a paternity order to receive child support but you will also be opening the door for a visitation order so you should be aware of that. If that is okay, in other words you have no issues with him having visitation then you may want to pursue a Paternity Order dictating everyone's rights concerning the baby. Otherwise you may not want to go after child support.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:46 AM