Can a person sign an acknowledgment of paternity before the child's birth?

Full question:

I had sex with my boyfriend and got pregnant. I am due next month and I want my boyfriend to sign an acknowledgment of paternity before the child is born. Under Wyoming law, can a person sign an acknowledgment of paternity before the birth of the child?

  • Category: Paternity
  • Subcategory: Acknowledgment
  • Date:
  • State: Wyoming

Answer:

In Wyoming, an acknowledgment of paternity may be signed before the birth of the child. The relevant statutory provision in this regard is stated below.
Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-604 reads:

“(b) An acknowledgment of paternity or a denial of paternity may be signed before the birth of the child.”
 

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FAQs

An affidavit acknowledging paternity in Wyoming is a legal document that establishes a man as the father of a child. It is typically signed by both parents and can be filed with the court or vital records office. This affidavit helps to determine the child's legal father and can be important for issues like child support and custody. In Wyoming, it can be signed before the child's birth, as per Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-604(b). *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*