Can you get into trouble from the law - Page 2

TashaAndBump · Jul 5th, 2008, 16:16 PM

Like the other girls have said, you don't need to put the dad on the birth certificate at all, and as you are unmarried, he would have to be with you when you register your LO anyway, or they wouldn't let his name go on there.

It may be worth your while getting some legal advise (which is free to you if you are on a low income - pop down to your local CAB for details...) regarding his access rights with regard to his anger issues. You may well be able to get an order, which dictates that your ex is only allowed supervised access to your child. Definately worth investigating.

Keep us updated, hunni and take care

TashaAndBump · Jul 5th, 2008, 16:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Younglutonmum

As the others say, you don't have to put him on

Also I think as you will have all the parental rights you could deny a DNA test on the baby as they would need your permission to do anything to your child??

Like when you think about it you would need to sign a consent form if your child needed an injection or somethin so maybe this would be the same??

Yes, in order to get a DNA test done, he will need to take you through court first, which he will need to pay for - Do you think he will bother?

If you want to allow him access but strictly on a supervised-by-you basis, lay that out to him, but get some legal advice in advance - just in case he decides to argue it. My suspicion is that with his anger issues and considering that you only have your child's welfare and best interests at heart, any court battle would be highly in your favour...

steph123steph · Jul 5th, 2008, 17:24 PM

I registered my LO last week and the woman made me read info on parental rights. The only way he will have equal rights is if the baby is given his surname, also the mother will always be given custody over father in UK unless mother is drug addict or violent etc x

mizzi · Jul 5th, 2008, 18:09 PM

i think even if its proved via court he still cant be added on to the birth certificate without your consent.

not 100% sure though

mBLACK · Jul 5th, 2008, 23:04 PM

Thank you all your advice has been wonderful!

Jul 5th, 2008, 16:16 PM	#11
TashaAndBump Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 5,515	Like the other girls have said, you don't need to put the dad on the birth certificate at all, and as you are unmarried, he would have to be with you when you register your LO anyway, or they wouldn't let his name go on there. It may be worth your while getting some legal advise (which is free to you if you are on a low income - pop down to your local CAB for details...) regarding his access rights with regard to his anger issues. You may well be able to get an order, which dictates that your ex is only allowed supervised access to your child. Definately worth investigating. Keep us updated, hunni and take care

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steph123steph Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 155	I registered my LO last week and the woman made me read info on parental rights. The only way he will have equal rights is if the baby is given his surname, also the mother will always be given custody over father in UK unless mother is drug addict or violent etc x

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Jul 5th, 2008, 18:09 PM	#14
mizzi On a break (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northumberland Posts: 617	i think even if its proved via court he still cant be added on to the birth certificate without your consent. not 100% sure though

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Jul 5th, 2008, 23:04 PM	#15
mBLACK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 2,349	Thank you all your advice has been wonderful!

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