Re: Have DNA Documents - Want to Change Birth Father, Involves 2 States
They make pretty paper aeroplanes?
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Re: Have DNA Documents - Want to Change Birth Father, Involves 2 States
Yes, that's what I am referring to the court order...where does that proceeding begin...via a paternity action...not adoption.
I went to the registrar's office in person (the county of which I was born) and they gave me the form to change the father, said I could change it, even as an adult. Even though this was not to establish any child support etc... However, you say it's the court...that won't hear a paternity action... it must be based on what than?
Again, Which state do the proceedings begin,...that's one of my questions...I present the documents in my state or in the state I was born? When I was at the Registrar's office they said thought it should begin in the state I live in, but they were not sure.
Is the court order referring to a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship...is this the same as the court order? I can locate this type of petition in CA but not in VA.
I disagree, with the adoption route. I have adopted children, and I understand what you are saying but, this is entirely different route of action. Our children were adopted from out of state via an ICPC, and I am familiar with those proceedings x 4 times....and the complexities of different fathers etc...one with no father listed on birth certificate etc...
Re: Have DNA Documents - Want to Change Birth Father, Involves 2 States
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I hate when they do that. I thought a birth cert was to document the facts of the birth and associated info. As I said, I believe a BC really should identify the bio father. I have a real problem with them changing the gender since especially, the true biological gender is not altered. Birth gender will still be identifiable through genetic testing.
what'a next/ if I color myself like the guy in "black like me" I can change my race/ethnicity as well?
What purpose does a BC serve if it does not actually document the facts surrounding the birth?
Well, I've always wanted to know what it would be like to be white. Maybe I'll try that...:eek:
But seriously. When my son starts REALLY dating, I'm going to have to take these girls to have ultrasounds to make sure they have ovaries and fallopian tubes. I don't need any surprises.
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Yes, that's what I am referring to the court order...where does that proceeding begin...via a paternity action...not adoption.
I went to the registrar's office in person (the county of which I was born) and they gave me the form to change the father, said I could change it, even as an adult. Even though this was not to establish any child support etc... However, you say it's the court...that won't hear a paternity action... it must be based on what than?
Again, Which state do the proceedings begin,...that's one of my questions...I present the documents in my state or in the state I was born? When I was at the Registrar's office they said thought it should begin in the state I live in, but they were not sure.
Is the court order referring to a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship...is this the same as the court order? I can locate this type of petition in CA but not in VA.
I disagree, with the adoption route. I have adopted children, and I understand what you are saying but, this is entirely different route of action. Our children were adopted from out of state via an ICPC, and I am familiar with those proceedings x 4 times....and the complexities of different fathers etc...one with no father listed on birth certificate etc...
CA courts hear paternity actions for minor children. You're not a minor child therefore they won't hear it. You may disagree, but it's just the way it is. It was the way it was the entire time I worked in the CA courts.
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appleorange
Yes, that's what I am referring to the court order...where does that proceeding begin...via a paternity action...not adoption.
I went to the registrar's office in person (the county of which I was born) and they gave me the form to change the father, said I could change it, even as an adult. Even though this was not to establish any child support etc... However, you say it's the court...that won't hear a paternity action... it must be based on what than?
Again, Which state do the proceedings begin,...that's one of my questions...I present the documents in my state or in the state I was born? When I was at the Registrar's office they said thought it should begin in the state I live in, but they were not sure.
Is the court order referring to a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship...is this the same as the court order? I can locate this type of petition in CA but not in VA.
I disagree, with the adoption route. I have adopted children, and I understand what you are saying but, this is entirely different route of action. Our children were adopted from out of state via an ICPC, and I am familiar with those proceedings x 4 times....and the complexities of different fathers etc...one with no father listed on birth certificate etc...
You're not establishing a parental relationship. The forms you found are not intended to be used by adult children.
Trust CC's post and knowledge.
Or, pay an attorney.
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Yeah, Thanks I looked at the link...it mostly applies to children...but, I will copy and print it for my attorney.
There is a lot to be said about birth certificates. It's disappointing that BC can be so inaccurate.
I agree it looks as if I will have to hire an attorney...I really would have liked to just get the papers signed by all parties and present the DNA results to the registrars' office...this would have been easier for my father to explain to his wife. Having an attorney involved makes some people (not all!) uncomfortable, I am completely fine with presenting it that way, after all it's just a paper...I am going to start in my state.
On another subject I do wish that Adoption Birth Certificates extended space for all parties, both bio and adopted family surnames...going through this is very personal, I wish all parties could be recognized! Our adoption was not an infant adoption...and we are in touch with - parents etc.. family members, it would be nice to keep in on their BC...but, I guess I just see these documents differently than others.
Re: Have DNA Documents - Want to Change Birth Father, Involves 2 States
You're wasting your time and money.
The court in EITHER state will not give you standing to sue.