Can a Mother Indicate a Father’s Name on the Birth Certificate if the Father isn’t Present?
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Summary
In South Carolina can a woman put a fathers name on the birth certificate if he is not present and are they required by law at the hospital to I.D. the man? |
“In South Carolina can a woman put a fathers name on the birth certificate if he is not present and are they required by law at the hospital to I.D. the man?”
Generally, unless an unmarried father acknowledges paternity, his name will not appear on the birth certificate even if the mother gives his name to the hospital to put on the record. The hospital cannot force an acknowledgment of paternity or genetic testing. If the mother seeks child support or paternity, then as part of that action a DNA test can be compelled. Mother and father can voluntarily agree to DNA testing to determine parentage even during pregnancy.
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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.
