Legal Question in Family Law in California

I need to switch the paternity of the father on my son't birth certificate, as well as change his name to his biological father's name. What do I do?


Asked on 3/21/13, 12:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

You can't do that without a court order. That means you are going to have to file a petition to determine parentage, commonly called a paternity action. I suggest you speak to a competent family law attorney who is familiar with California's quirky paternity laws before filing anything.

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Answered on 3/22/13, 8:58 am


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