otnc
Jul 17, 2012, 02:36 PM
Hello,
I'm from California. I had not listed my husband as the father of my child on the Birth Cert. It seems quite late for this, but I would like to do this since my child is getting older.
I am reviewing these California forms:
1) VS21 Adjudication of Facts of Parentage, and;
2) VS 22 Acknowledgement of Paternity/Parentage.
Reviewing these forms, it seems that things get a bit confusing and, perhaps complicated, once a parent has passed away.
I have filled out VS21 to add my husband, but, (if I'm reading it correctly) it still needs an accompanying court order to establish parentage. And, that court order would be enacted only if I completed VS22.
VS22 has simple instructions for married couples: I have my marriage cert, I can sign the Sworn Statement, BUT, again, one of its form requires a signature of both parents. And that takes me back to VS 21 instructions.
I think it's me, but both forms seems to go in circles on how to do this and that. I may need to seek legal counsel. Nonetheless, it would be nice to find answers.
So, as a widow, how I do petition to the court to have my husband added to the Birth Cert? Do I still need to establish parentage, even though I've been married to him since '85 to his passing? What is the overall court process? Can I do this on my own?
Also, I read the Declaration of Paternity form, but it does not apply to me since it deals with couples who are not married.
I hope I haven't confused anyone. If any one has similar experiences, please, I would more than appreciate some insight.
Thank you!
I'm from California. I had not listed my husband as the father of my child on the Birth Cert. It seems quite late for this, but I would like to do this since my child is getting older.
I am reviewing these California forms:
1) VS21 Adjudication of Facts of Parentage, and;
2) VS 22 Acknowledgement of Paternity/Parentage.
Reviewing these forms, it seems that things get a bit confusing and, perhaps complicated, once a parent has passed away.
I have filled out VS21 to add my husband, but, (if I'm reading it correctly) it still needs an accompanying court order to establish parentage. And, that court order would be enacted only if I completed VS22.
VS22 has simple instructions for married couples: I have my marriage cert, I can sign the Sworn Statement, BUT, again, one of its form requires a signature of both parents. And that takes me back to VS 21 instructions.
I think it's me, but both forms seems to go in circles on how to do this and that. I may need to seek legal counsel. Nonetheless, it would be nice to find answers.
So, as a widow, how I do petition to the court to have my husband added to the Birth Cert? Do I still need to establish parentage, even though I've been married to him since '85 to his passing? What is the overall court process? Can I do this on my own?
Also, I read the Declaration of Paternity form, but it does not apply to me since it deals with couples who are not married.
I hope I haven't confused anyone. If any one has similar experiences, please, I would more than appreciate some insight.
Thank you!