QUESTION
does establish paternity of my child give the father any rights?
Asked on Feb 05th, 2016 on Child Custody - Ohio
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My Childs father were never married,we split when I was seven months pregnant and was not there for the birth of my baby. I have appointment through child support to establish paternity. If proved to be biological father does he have any rights to the child. He is only 3 months old.
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Family Law Attorney serving Columbus, OH
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Establishment of paternity does not create any rights, per se, until the father files for and requests rights. Likewise, establishment of paternity will not automatically get you child support without a motion being filed.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2016 at 5:51 AM