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