Legal Question in Family Law in California
Name on Birth Certificate
My name is not on my 16 mos. old
child's birth certificate. I didn't know
I was the father until child was 16
mos. old. Mother and child are on
welfare now. At this time we are
sharing custody 50/50. By putting
my name on birth certificate am I in
jeopardy of having to reimburse
welfare for child I didn't know I had?
How do I get my name on the birth
certificate?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Name on Birth Certificate
Your name on the birth certificate does not affect whether or no you will be required to pay child support. If you are the father, biologically, you are obligated to support the child. You should talk with an attorney about your current situation so you are prepared when the Department of Child Support Services comes calling. Good Luck, Pat McCrary
Re: Name on Birth Certificate
If you are the father, you most likely will be forced to reimburse the state for child support. My office handles these situations regularly, if you are in the San Diego area, you can call my office for a free consultation.
Joshua Hale
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