Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
If my sons name doesnt appear on the birth certificate and paternity has not been established what rights or obligations does he have to the newborn child?
Asked on 1/29/10, 5:23 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
If your son did not sign a paternity affidavit, he has none until he establishes paternity legally. However, here is the rub. If the mother later is able to establish that he is the father, she can ask for retroactive child support. So although he may not legally owe it right now, a support obligation could be imposed on him for the period before he is determinedto be the legal father.
Answered on 2/03/10, 6:35 am