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Does signing a birth certificate establish paternity in Arkansas?

When a child is born to unmarried parents, there is no automatic legal relationship between the father and the child. The biological fathers name will not be placed on the birth certificate without filling out an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP).

What can a father do with a birth certificate?

When named on the birth certificate, the father acquires rights in respect of the child. These rights are known as parental responsibility. If the fathers name is missing from the birth certificate, the father will not automatically acquire parental responsibility.

How long does it take to establish paternity in Arkansas?

DNA testing results are rendered in under two weeks in most cases. Paternity testing can be done voluntarily between the parties or by court order. If it becomes necessary to have a court order a man to submit to paternity testing, there can be an additional expense in petitioning the court to have it done.

What is the new child custody law in Arkansas?

Joint custody is the preferred custody arrangement in Arkansas absent any additional circumstances. Joint custody works best where the mother and father can work together and agree on their childs upbringing.

How do you add fathers name to birth certificate in Arkansas?

Parents can come in person to the Arkansas Department of Health at 4815 West Markham, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205, or they submit a request that the form and instructions be mailed to them via phone (501-682-1214), fax (501-661-2869), or email (adh.vitalrecords@arkansas.gov).

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What rights does a father have if he is on the birth certificate in Arkansas?

Legal Paternity Confers Important Rights Without a determination of paternity, biological fathers may not have standing to pursue child custody or visitation. Further, establishing legal paternity will allow children to inherit from their father and to receive certain government benefits if the father dies.