Legal Question in Family Law in California
I have a 3yr old daughter. She isn't my biological daughter. My name is on the birht certificate. My ex wants my name off the birth certificate. What's right do i have? My ex is planning to file for welfare? I don't want to pay child support. What options do i have? My ex mom is trying to take custody of the baby. Due to fact of bad parernting of my ex part. What are my options to get custody or aleast not have to pay child support. Do they have the right to take my name off the birth certificate even though I'm not the biological father.
1 Answer from Attorneys
You say that it is your "ex". Is that an ex-wife or ex-girlfriend? Is there a judgment that list her as your child. You may be able to do paternity testing if you both agree. You need a consultation with a family law attorney to discuss your rights and obligations. Good Luck, Pat McCrary