Paternity
Can a minor acknowledge paternity in Michigan?
I am 17 years old and I live in Michigan. I had a relationship with a girl of the same age. Somehow it didn’t work out and we got separated. Later I came to know that she is pregnant. I would like to acknowledge the paternity of the child. Is there any issue to acknowledge the paternity as I am a minor?
How can I add my child's name to their birth certificate in New York?
I have not yet named my child. In his birth certificate the space for his name is left blank. How can I add his name in his birth certificate under New York law?
Is my father's acknowledgment of paternity valid in New York?
My father had acknowledged my paternity in Florida. Is that acknowledgment valid in New York?
Can I dismiss a paternity petition after the father's death?
A paternity petition was filed by my ex-boy friend before his death. Can I dismiss the petition under New York law as he is no more?
How can I establish paternity for my child in New York?
I am an unmarried mother. We had planned to marry but my boy friend died before the child was born. What should I do to establish paternity of my child under New York law?