How to remove father's name from a birth certificate

**wwi96** · 04-06-2006, 04:06 PM

RECENTLY , I JUST FIND OUT THE FATHER NAME ON THE BC IS NOT THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER, AND MY BABY IS 4 MONTHS NOW, I WANT TO REMOVE HIS NAME ON THE BC, I LIVE IN NY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

**aaron** · 04-07-2006, 01:06 AM

You want to do this with or without his consent?

**wwi96** · 04-07-2006, 02:33 AM

we both agree to remove his name on BC, so what should we do? thanks

**aaron** · 04-07-2006, 02:57 AM

Assuming paternity was established by acknowledgement, file a petition to vacate the acknowledgement of paternity. Take note of the time constraints.

**wwi96** · 04-07-2006, 02:11 PM

i have the marriage certificate, should i still use this "petition to vacate the acknowlegde of paternity" to remove his name, and also, do i need to hire a lawyer or i can just file by myself ? Is it DNA MUST BE TESTED even though we both agree to remove his name in BC ?

**Mr. Knowitall** · 04-07-2006, 04:14 PM

You didn't mention that you were/are married to the presumed father. You should be able to resolve paternity issues in your judgment of divorce; consult a divorce lawyer.