Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

In the state of missouri can a man sign the birth certificate if he is not the biological father but wants to raise the child as his own and wants the baby to have his last name?


Asked on 12/12/13, 10:44 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

A man does not sign the birth certificate, he signs an Affidavit of Paternity which is a sworn statement. Signing one when you are not the father amounts to perjury and fraud.

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Answered on 12/14/13, 9:51 pm
Mel Franke Mel G. Franke, Attorney at Law

Yes

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Answered on 12/16/13, 2:12 pm
Mel Franke Mel G. Franke, Attorney at Law

You must meet with an experienced divorce attorney.

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Answered on 12/16/13, 2:15 pm


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