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    Default Re: What to Do if the Wrong Father is Listed on a Child's Birth Certificate

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    ...my daughter was born in 2010 and I was separated from my husband for approximately 6 years at the time.
    Which means, it's safe to say that your husband is not the father of your child. If the only other possible father is your boyfriend, then the correct father is named to the birth certificate, even if it occurred through an improper action. Are you trying to collect child support from your ex-boyfriend?
    Quote Quoting snaithad
    At the time of of her birth, my boyfriend (her *ahem* "father") wrote his name in the space for "Father" on the birth certificate while I was sleeping.
    As you know, there are two ways to apply for a birth certificate that names a father. The first is to sign an application for a birth certificate as husband and wife. The second is to file an acknowledgment of paternity, a notarized document that must be signed by both you and the father. In either case, the document must be signed by you. Tell us the specific facts.
    Quote Quoting snaithad
    The people from Florida Vital Statistics picked it up, issued the BC, giving my child his last name, even though I was concerned regarding the legalities since I was still legally married.
    That follows from the document that was filed with the state.
    Quote Quoting snaithad
    The issue I have is that legally, her father is listed incorrectly on her birth certificate. The state of Tennessee where we have lived for almost four years cannot even pursue child support from him due to the fact that I was legally married to another man at the time of her birth.
    That makes no sense unless there has already been litigation pertaining to non-paternity, and you have told us nothing about any such litigation or why you were unable or unwilling to address the issue of paternity at the time.
    Quote Quoting snaithad
    I intended to put "Mother Refuses Information" in the "Father" space on her certificate, but my now ex-boyfriend put his name on the form and told me that it was legitimate.
    He told you that while you were asleep?

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