Legal Question in Family Law in New York
adding Father's name to birth certificate
14 years ago, I had been separated from my husband for approx. two years, he lived in another state,
My boy friend and I had a daughter, he was never listed on my daughter's birth certificate, how do I get him added. Blood test to prove paternity?
Asked on 9/06/07, 6:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger
Law Office of Joel R. Salinger
Re: adding Father's name to birth certificate
Your boy friend will need to bring a paternity petition in family court to declare him the father. Then petition to have his name added to the birth certificate. A paternity test will be required unless an order of filiation is granted.
If you wish to discuss this further you can contact me at [email protected] or 516.746.4747.
Joel R. Salinger, Esq.
Answered on 9/06/07, 7:32 pm
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