Hello, I live in N.C. and I’m looking for advice on my situation. I got married in May and had a baby a few months ago. The baby is not my husband’s; it’s my ex’s, and he knows that. My husband was presumed the father since he was there at birth, and I gave the baby his last name because I didn’t hear from my ex when he wasn’t sober. Now, my ex has sobered up and wants to be a part of her life, and I’m okay with it. How do I go about removing my husband as the father and putting her biological dad on the birth certificate?
This is why states are introducing mandatory DNA testing before a father’s name goes on a birth certificate.
IDK, but I feel sorry for your husband who is stuck with you.
This.
NAL - state laws matter. One thing to consider is custody. DNA tests are usually required to establish paternity. Your ex will likely need to file in court. You should ask a lawyer in your state for specific advice.
Make sure he (bio dad) understands he would have to pay child support and other obligations. This isn’t a free ride for him. The paperwork will need to go through a lawyer and the courts.
Check the laws in your state. You’ll have to provide a court-approved DNA test.
It is possible, but you’ll need a family law attorney. Your husband is only the presumed father. You and/or bio dad can file a paternity action, which will order DNA testing and possibly change the birth certificate.
Your husband may need to agree to sign away his rights. Bio dad needs a paternity test and to put his name on the birth certificate. Also, consider if this is the right move for your child and family.
I can’t get a text back, and you can get a whole husband while pregnant with someone else’s baby.
I want to know how this all happened!