Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I live in New York State. My girlfriend and I are expecting a baby around mid-September. Although we have been together for sometime, she never filed for a divorce or even legal separation from her ex-husband. They both agreed to separation but just never made it legal. With the baby on the way, they will be filing the paperwork shortly. There is no question that I am the father, nor is anyone contesting that fact. Do I need to file a paternity petition, or can I simply fill out the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity at the hospital after the baby is born?


Asked on 4/06/10, 9:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

You can simply fill out the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity at the hospital after the baby is born.

Mike

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Answered on 4/11/10, 9:47 am


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