Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Paternity determination and responsibility

Son's girlfriend is pregnant-question of paternity-DNA will be done at time of birth-If he puts name on birth certificate before DNA results what responsibilities does he assume if the child is NOT his?


Asked on 3/11/03, 6:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Paternity determination and responsibility

If he places his name on the birth certificate, he is acknowledging that the child is his. As a result, he will be assuming all the rights and responsibilities as the child's father.

Mike.

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Answered on 3/12/03, 8:18 am


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