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The document is an Affidavit of Paternity in which a mother declares the identity of her child's father, stating that she is unmarried and has not been married during the time surrounding the child's birth. It confirms that the named individual is the biological father, details their cohabitation during the pregnancy, and asserts that he has not acknowledged or supported the child. The affidavit is sworn before a notary public.

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How do I get a paternity affidavit in WV?

This legal document, called a Declaration of Paternity Affidavit, may be obtained and completed at the hospital at the time of the childs birth. Also, you can get a copy of this form by calling the West Virginia Office of Vital Statistics at 304-558-2931.

How to establish paternity in AZ?

If the mother is not married at the time of birth, paternity may be established by both parents signing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (CS-127) in the presence of a notary or witness. (The Acknowledgment is available from the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) Hospital Paternity Program.)

What are fathers rights in West Virginia?

Paternity refers to the relationship between father and child. In the state of West Virginia, paternity gives a father the right to petition the court for custody or visitation of his child and makes fathers legally obligated to provide their child with financial support.

How long does a father have to establish paternity in WV?

How long do the mother and father have to establish paternity? The mother and father can establish paternity for the child up until the childs 18th birthday, or 21st birthday if actions are brought by the child.

Is a birth certificate a paternity affidavit?

The fathers name will appear on the birth certificate, and the father must consent to the name of the child before the childs name appears on the birth certificate. A father signing just the birth certificate, without signing a Paternity Acknowledgement Affidavit, does not constitute paternity.

What is an affidavit of paternity?

Affidavit of Paternity is the natural father of the child, in effect, the biological father of the child. Signing the Affidavit of Paternity as the natural father of the child means you are swearing that. you are the childs biological father and accept financial and legal responsibility for the child.

Who has custody of a child when the parents are not married in WV?

Who has the right to custody of a child? Unless there is a court custody order, both parents of a child have equal rights to physical possession of a child. This is true even if the parties are not married to each other.

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