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slb2014
My question involves paternity law for the State of: Indiana
This is a bit lengthy, but it is a complicated situation. In October of 2013, I began dating a guy. In February of 2014, I became pregnant. In March of 2014 he went to visit his family (he is not originally from the US) and his friend informed me that he was married. I had no idea he had a wife (which was easy for him to hide since he spoke a different language and she was from a different country). I was 8 weeks pregnant when his friend told me. When he returned we broke up.
Then in May of 2014 I began talking to my ex. We had been together for 4 years, and began dating again. In October of 2014 we got married.
When my daughter was born my husband was assumed to be the father. We never signed anything, but by default he is on her birth certificate and has decided he does not want to be in our family. We are currently in the process of divorce.
At the time I thought I was doing what was best for my daughter. I didn't want her to grow up without a father. Her bio dad told me to get an abortion when I told him I was pregnant. He has never wanted her. Her bio dad has met her twice. She is 9 months old. I want her bio dad to be on her birth certificate. At the time I didn't realize the implications of my actions. I thought my husband would be a good father. Of course I planned on telling her who her real dad is, but I wanted my husband to be a father to her since her real dad won't.
Anyway, my question is can my husband disestablish paternity and then her bio dad establish paternity? I must also mention that her bio dad would not willing sign an acknowledgement of paternity, so is there a way to get a court order for that? I want her bio dad to eventually pay support.
Please no judgemental comments. I feel like a terrible mother as it is and am only trying to correct my mistake.