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Does Father Have Legal Rights If Not Listed On Birth Certificate ?

In the US, a paternity test proves the legal relationship between a father and the child, and not a birth certificate. There may be several reasons as to why a father did not put in his name on the actual birth certificate. It could have been a teenage pregnancy, non availability, traumatic incident or just about any unavoidable personal tragedy. Maybe, it was just a mistake. However, does that mean you lose the right to the children you have fathered for the rest of your life?

In case you, as the biological father, never signed on the birth certificate, then you would probably need the mother's consent or a court's consent to meet your child. The only way to prove that you are the father is through a paternity test. Once this establishes the relationship, even the birth certificate can be changed, and you can sign on it.

Many researches show that it is better for the child when both mother and father are equally involved in the child's welfare. The child tends to perform better in his or her academics, and also has a healthy outlook to life. The child grows up in a secure environment.

Even if you have no existing relationship with the mother, you should make an attempt to get back into your child’s life in the best interest of the child. As the child’s parent, you should do what is good and safe for the child. There is no substitute for actual parents even in the extended family. So, you should see that the child has equal access to both parents.

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