Full question:
I wish to sign an acknowledgement of paternity. Under the law prevailing in Wyoming, do a person need a court order establishing him as the adjudicated father after having signed an acknowledgment of paternity?
- Category: Paternity
- Subcategory: Acknowledgment
- Date:
- State: Wyoming
Answer:
In Wyoming, a valid acknowledgment of paternity filed with the state office of vital records is equal to an adjudication of paternity of a child. In addition, it gives the acknowledged father all of the rights and duties of a parent.The relevant statutory provision in this regard is stated below.Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-605reads:
“A valid acknowledgment of paternity filed with the state office of vital records is equivalent to an adjudication of paternity of a child and confers upon the acknowledged father all of the rights and duties of a parent.”
Therefore, one does not require to get a court order establishing him as the adjudicated father, if he has signed a valid acknowledgement or paternity.
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