(February 24, 2016 at 6:56 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: Just wanted to say that if the father's name is on the birth certificate, he cannot back out or sign over any parenting responsibility. He will either have to raise the child directly or pay support. Only a prenatal agreement can absolve him of those responsibilities, and if the mother goes on any form of public assistance the State will attach his paycheck without regard to any private agreement.
This is how it works in California. Not sure about other states.
Does the father need to be there and agree/sign? Or agree/sign at some point?
What happens if he does not agree/sign and the mother wants financial support. The paternity test route?
What if dad is total scum and mom wants a complete and total break and is willing to include no financial support in the break. Is he no longer obligated according to the state?
I don't have an anger problem, I have an idiot problem.