QUESTION
If my child's dad signs the birth certificate, does he automatically have to pay child support?
Asked on Oct 23rd, 2013 on Child Custody - Oklahoma
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He's already in the system from his 1st child. I really want him to sign it but I don't want child support to go after him just because he did.
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In Arizona there will only be a child support order entered if the dad does not support your child, like by living with you and the child, or if you start collecting benefits through the State. That is what would occur whether or not he is on the birth certificate.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Bruce Provda
You would have to go to court and ask for child support. However, if you are using any state or city services for the child such as welfare or medicaid, then they will require you go after the father for support.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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If he is the father why should he not have the rights and responsibilities of that place in your child's life? Normally, even if he signs the birth certificate there is no automatic support order, the Court gets involved only after some seeks it take jurisdiction in Michigan.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2013 at 11:14 AM
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No. Signing the birth certificate or an Acknowledgement of Paternity does not create the obligation to pay child support. Only a court order providing for the payment of child support will accomplish that task.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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No there is no automatic child support; however, if you are receiving services from the state they will go after him for child support.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Is it automatic No. However, if you receive any state assistance, the state will begin support proceedings. then again, the state will want to know who the father is if not listed as well. Lying can impact your benefits.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2013 at 11:04 AM