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    Default Re: Non Biological Father Wants to Be Put on Birth Certificate

    The rule in Lousiana that applies to the birth certificate is this: “(ii) If a child is born outside of marriage, the full name of the father shall be included on the record of birth of the child only if the father and mother have signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or a court of competent jurisdiction has issued an adjudication of paternity.” Louisiana Revised Statutes (L.R.S.) section 40:34(B)(1)(h)(ii). The Form for the acknowledgement requires that you and your boyfriend specifically state that he is the biological father of the child. You’ll find the form here: acknowledgement of paternity form. Note that this form cannot be completed until after the child is born. Since you know another man to be the father of this child, you cannot legally sign the attestation because by doing that you are attesting to something you know to be untrue. That in turn means you cannot get you boyfriend’s name on the birth certificate as the child’s father.

    As you are not married, the hospital should also have you complete a separate paternity information form in which you provide information about the biological father. This information is then used to notify the father and results in notifying the named father of the birth and notifying the child support enforcement office, too. L.R.S. § 40:34(E). Thus, it starts the process of setting the father up for a child support obligation. Again, you are required to provide accurate information on the biological father for this.

    It is not a good idea to list someone as the father on these documents when you know he is not the father. There are other ways to deal with the concerns you have regarding the biological father.

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    Are you using your real name? Then he can find you here with a Google search. Easily.

    Also, your Facebook page was very easy to find...wide open...with sonogram pics uploaded.

    If you are trying to hide from the biological father you aren't doing such a great job.

    You should expect that he has heard about the pregnancy and that he may exercise his rights once the baby is born.

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    Default Re: Non Biological Father Wants to Be Put on Birth Certificate

    Here is a better question to you OP. How would you feel, after committing such fraud, if you current man becomes the custodial parent should you two break up?

    OP, things to think about if you decide to break the law
    1) New man could end up paying CS to you for a child that you both know isn't his. He probably doesn't realize how much that will affect his wallet
    2) New man could become the custodial parent to a child you both know isn't his and you get to visit on a few weekends and holidays
    3) True biological father finds out and decides to sue you for paternity in which case your fraud comes out and you BOTH (you and new man) get fined and dad gets more time alone, without either of you there, with child

    I would simply leave it blank. Then you have a bit of both worlds. New man gets to help raise child for the time being and dad has to actually go through the courts, fees, filing, etc in order to get time with the child. He also gets to start paying CS.

    Don't be stupid OP.

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    Could said boyfriend "adopt"? Because I'm adopted and my biological parents names aren't on my birth certificate.

    I could prove he is on drugs if he takes a drug test.

    Also, as I stated before, he knows about the pregnancy. Geez, do any of you actually read what I am saying? Or do yall just decide to be rude and assume I haven't thought of all these things already? I don't want the biological fathers money, what I want is for him to have no rights towards my son. I don't have to give the hospital ANY information about the bio father if I don't want to. So if I put no one as the father, how does that help me in the long run?

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    Also, if we are married would I legally be able to put his name on there?

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    Default Re: Non Biological Father Wants to Be Put on Birth Certificate

    Even in an adoption, the biological father has to be notified.

    You chose to make a child with this person, you can't just whip out a big bottle of white out and make him disappear.

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    Could said boyfriend "adopt"? Because I'm adopted and my biological parents names aren't on my birth certificate.

    I could prove he is on drugs if he takes a drug test.

    Also, as I stated before, he knows about the pregnancy. Geez, do any of you actually read what I am saying? Or do yall just decide to be rude and assume I haven't thought of all these things already? I don't want the biological fathers money, what I want is for him to have no rights towards my son. I don't have to give the hospital ANY information about the bio father if I don't want to. So if I put no one as the father, how does that help me in the long run?

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    Also, if we are married would I legally be able to put his name on there?
    If you were married before you gave birth, then your husband would be the presumed father and his name could go on the birth certificate legally. However, that would not stop the biological father's ability to file to establish paternity and disestablish your husband as the father.

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    Either way since dad knows about the pregnancy he can, at any time, petition for paternity or a challenge to paternity should you decide to break the law. And if dad is found to be legally dad he is going to get time with the child and without you there.

    From http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=109232

    Art. 198. Father's action to establish paternity; time period
    A man may institute an action to establish his paternity of a child at any time except as provided in this Article. The action is strictly personal.
    If the child is presumed to be the child of another man, the action shall be instituted within one year from the day of the birth of the child. Nevertheless, if the mother in bad faith deceived the father of the child regarding his paternity, the action shall be instituted within one year from the day the father knew or should have known of his paternity, or within ten years from the day of the birth of the child, whichever first occurs.
    In all cases, the action shall be instituted no later than one year from the day of the death of the child.
    The time periods in this Article are peremptive.
    Amended by Acts 1944, No. 50; Acts 1948, No. 482, §1; Acts 1979, No. 607, §1; Acts 2005, No. 192, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.

    Adding your new man would constitute deceiving the father. And no, new man cannot adopt without removing you as the mother. Now, if you can prove that dad has known about the child and has had no contact for several years after you and new man get married then maybe he can do a step-parent adoption but the courts will give dad every opportunity to be in the child's life since he is not shown to be a danger to him.

    And no, unless there is a reason for the courts to order a drug test, you don't have any proof he is a danger to the CHILD. Not you, the CHILD.

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    Default Re: Non Biological Father Wants to Be Put on Birth Certificate

    Quote Quoting Gabby Featherston
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    Could said boyfriend "adopt"? Because I'm adopted and my biological parents names aren't on my birth certificate.

    I could prove he is on drugs if he takes a drug test.

    Also, as I stated before, he knows about the pregnancy. Geez, do any of you actually read what I am saying? Or do yall just decide to be rude and assume I haven't thought of all these things already? I don't want the biological fathers money, what I want is for him to have no rights towards my son. I don't have to give the hospital ANY information about the bio father if I don't want to. So if I put no one as the father, how does that help me in the long run?

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    Also, if we are married would I legally be able to put his name on there?
    Well, you claim to be in hiding...yet you post with your real name and finding you on Facebook and elsewhere was a cinch. So much for thinking everything through. If a stranger can find you so can he.

    If he wants to have a relationship with his child, he can file to establish paternity and visitation. You can't keep him out of the child's life just because you don't like him.

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    Not if I blocked him and his family and everyone that associates with him, on facebook. Then no, he can't find me. But okay.

    Obviously I liked him at one point so what you just said is irrelevant. Did I mention he has two other kids that he doesn't pay child support for? And the ex wife took them away because of his behavior and the safety of the children? That's why I don't want him in my sons life. He was abusive to me and his previous wife so sorry for looking out for my child's safety.

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    Default Re: Non Biological Father Wants to Be Put on Birth Certificate

    Quote Quoting Gabby Featherston
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    Not if I blocked him and his family and everyone that associates with him, on facebook. Then no, he can't find me. But okay.

    Obviously I liked him at one point so what you just said is irrelevant. Did I mention he has two other kids that he doesn't pay child support for? And the ex wife took them away because of his behavior and the safety of the children? That's why I don't want him in my sons life. He was abusive to me and his previous wife so sorry for looking out for my child's safety.
    I don't blame you for being concerned for your child's safety. However, doing something illegal in order to accomplish your goal is not being wise.

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