Do I need a court order after signing an acknowledgment of paternity in Wyoming?

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, signing a valid acknowledgment of paternity and filing it with the state office of vital records is equivalent to being adjudicated as the father. This acknowledgment grants the father all parental rights and responsibilities. Therefore, you do not need a court order to establish paternity if you have signed a valid acknowledgment of paternity (Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-605).

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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