Legal Question in Family Law in Utah
babys mama just delivered her child other day, of course me and her have split up months ago, i was their for delivery but had to wait next day to sign birth certificate, i went home, and she messages me saying she refuses to let me sign the birth certificate, and i really am frustrated and don't want that, i wanna sign it, pay child support see her as much as possible.. what can i do to be able have my rights as the father even if the mother is not cooperative?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You should go to the Utah Bureau of Vital Records and file an Acknowledgement of Paternity first of all. Then you will need to file a paternity action with the District Court to establish court ordered parent time rights which will include a child support order as well. You should retain an attorney to help you as soon as you are able.