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Paternity Information
July 17th, 2010 by admin
Men don’t usually know the ins and outs of the law when it comes to paternity. There are some things that every man should know if he’s expecting a child, even if there’s a chance that the child might not be his biologically. Below, you’ll get some important paternity information that will help in the coming months and years.
The first thing you should know is that if you sign a child’s birth certificate (even if you aren’t the biological father), it makes you the child’s legal father. This means you’re responsible for child support, etc. If you find out later that the child is not yours, you may have to go to court if you’re planning on removing your name from the child’s birth certificate.
If you have not signed the child’s birth certificate, but you feel that you are the biological father, you may need to take a paternity test to establish your rights. This includes the right to see the child on a regular basis, and the right to help the mother make decisions in the child’s life. It’s extremely important for a child to know his or her biological father. Without the bond that only a father can provide, there will be something missing in a child’s life.
A paternity test can be done in the comfort of your own home, and doesn’t need to cost you thousands of dollars. However, it’s important to speak with a paternity lawyer to ensure that you take a test that will hold up in court.