Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
What parental rights does my child's biological father have if he is not on the birth certificate and paternity has not been established?
Asked on 8/15/12, 11:00 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
None, assuming he wasn't your husband either. Either parent can file a petition to establish paternity, and once that is done a support obligation will attach.
Answered on 8/15/12, 11:37 am