Co-Parenting Agreement
My best friend is expecting a child (we both are females; biological father unknown). We have decided to raise the child together, but we wanted to put something in writing. Is a co-parenting agreement legally recognized in NY?.
Asked on 1/16/07, 3:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Seth Kaufman
Kaufman PLLC
Re: Co-Parenting Agreement
Your use of the term "co-parenting agreement" is vague. No agreement is needed to raise a child together. However, if the father is not identified and the natural mother is not married, only she would be legally recognized as parent. In order for a partner to have equal standing as a parent, one would have to adopt the child. Please call my office to schedule an appointment if you wish to discuss this further.
Answered on 1/24/07, 9:20 am
