Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut
Validity of acknowledgements of paternity
Is an Acknowledgement of Paternity, if signed by a minor ,valid, if a parent or guardian is not present when it is signed?
Asked on 1/31/08, 8:44 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan
Heffernan Legal Group, LLP
Re: Validity of acknowledgements of paternity
Good question. My guess is it is not. A minor can't enter into a contract, so I think the acknowledgment would be ineffective. Better to get a DNA test.
Answered on 1/31/08, 9:41 am