Paternity
Does a father need to sign the birth certificate to be listed as the father?
When a baby is born does the father have to sign as the baby's father in order to be listed on the birth certificate. In other words, can a mother list any name on the birth certificate without consent of the father?
Can a father voluntarily give up parental rights to avoid child support?
What if a father wants to voluntary give up his parental rights to his children so he doesn't have to pay child support? The children are half American Indian and tribally enrolled as well, what kind of law takes precedence in this case?
Can I give my child his father's last name if we're not married?
I was told recently that because I am not married to my future child's father that I would not be allowed to give the baby his last name. Is this really true? I was under the impression that I would be able to give my son his father's name.
Do you still owe child support after terminating parental rights?
After your petition for signing over your parental rights is granted, do you still have to pay child support?
Can I give up parental rights in Indiana without an adoption?
I am the biological father of a child that lives with her mother in Indiana. We were never married- in fact I am and was married when this child was concieved. The mother and I agree that it would be in the childs best interest for me to give up parental rights. Is that allowed in Indiana? I heard it was only allowed if there is another person to adopt her.