Does Wyoming law requires a court order to establish a person as the adjudicated father after having signed an acknowledging paternity?

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.
 

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. 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.

FAQs

In Wyoming, signing a birth certificate does not automatically legitimize a child. However, if both parents sign an acknowledgment of paternity and it is filed with the state, it establishes legal paternity, which can lead to the child being considered legitimate. This gives the father parental rights and responsibilities. Always check local laws for specific requirements.

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