Atty. Michelle Fitzgerald Q. Can a man be ordered child support if he never signed a birth certificate when we were married? A. If he was married at the time, and then later divorced, listing the children as theirs, then they are presumed to be his, and his legal obligation to support. The birth certificate does not control. He is entitled to have his name added to it. If there are other circumstances/facts, then he should consult with an attorney to discuss any potential options he may have.
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| Atty. Michelle Fitzgerald |
Q. Can a man be ordered child support if he never signed a birth certificate when we were married?
A. If he was married at the time, and then later divorced, listing the children as theirs, then they are presumed to be his, and his legal obligation to support. The birth certificate does not control. He is entitled to have his name added to it. If there are other circumstances/facts, then he should consult with an attorney to discuss any potential options he may have.
