What should I do if the father isn’t on the birth certificate?

April 20, 2014

Hi, I’m looking for advice about how to claim CSA from my child’s father.

He’s not in the birth certificate and has no contact with her through his own choice.

Would be greatful if someone could contact me with advice on what I need to do.

Many thanks

Comments

  • CSA Warrior says:

    i dont think u really need the answer. think about this. If he starts paying he will then enforce his right to see the young one. seems thats something thaat u dont want

  • CSA Warrior says:

    My apolgies. I realised after that I did not answer your question. You can name him as the dad to the CSA and Tracey is correct. he will be offered the DNA test and if he refuses he is deemed the dad. that is the part that is more dangerous for you. at this stage ( i dont know your history and as a rule I do not judge.) he cannot prove that he is the dad without a DNA test. Once he has proof that he is the dad. the proof in this case being that the CSA have named him as the dad, he will have parental rights that are enforceable in the family court,

    In court dads have more rights than even they realise. You may find yourself contesting a contact order which is almost impossible. having not seen the child for years does not block a contact order at all. Blocking a contact order without the courts consent is also a crimminal offence as it would be contempt of court.

    Even with all this the CSA can take years before you get a penny and im sure he wont be too happy. so that will create problems of its own.

    I would think hard on this one. but if you need advice theres plenty here

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