Legal Question in Family Law in New York

parental rights

parental rights of father not named

on minor childs birth certificate

but has been the costidal father

for the childs entire life.


Asked on 6/22/08, 10:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: parental rights

Since you have not been named on the child's birth certificate, you must then file for paternity. Once you are determined to be the father, then you can apply to the court for legal custody of the child.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 2:43 pm


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