Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

If your name is on a child's birth certificate, does that mean an acknowledgement of paternity was established? I know I am the father, but don't recall signing papers at the hospital.


Asked on 2/18/11, 9:20 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

the birth certificate does not necessarily nail this down, and there are some other issues to deal with.

Call me, I can help you out. No charge for the first meeting, and my office is in Hackensack.

Robert Davies, Attorney 201 820 3460

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Answered on 2/18/11, 9:25 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

I believe that your ultimate question is whether you can contest paternity and demand a DNA

test. You can.

Call me if you like.

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Answered on 2/18/11, 9:26 am


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