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.

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Answered on 1/31/08, 9:41 am


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