Legal Question in Family Law in Utah
Birth Certificate
My son's mother was legally married, but seperated, at the time of my son's conception, and birth, six years ago. Now, I was informed by her, that the state of Utah, is negating his birth certificate, and reprinting it with her husbands name on it instead of mine. Can the state government, or it's agencies, do this, without them notifing, or my signing any paperwork to allow this? My son's mother and I still have a talking relationship for our son's sake. We both provide support to take care of him. Please contact me and answer the question, as I am very curious about the answer, and were to go to stop this. Thanks.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Birth Certificate
A person wanting to assert his fatherhood must file a suit to determine paternity within a year of the birth of the child. The law otherwise assumes the husband of a married woman is the father of her children. (I assume that your 'support' has been voluntary and not court ordered.)
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