Affidavit of Parentage

[kaysyd]

What is the name of your state? Maryland

What can legally happen to the mother if she signs the
Affidavit of Parentage and lies about the father? She is not asking for child support because the "father" and her are still together.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

If there is a question of paternity DNA can determin the father even if an acknowledgement has been signed. Is there a quesiton of who the father is or does she know he is not the father? What does the "father" know?

 

[kaysyd]

The father knows nothing-- but she can not be 100% sure he is the father-- she just had the baby yesterday and was given the "Affidavit of Parentage" where she has to sign that she does not have any questionable doubts that he is the father-- If she signs this and it is later discovered that he is not the father, will she face any consequences of perjury and if so what would that be?

 

[JPG]

If she signs this and it is later discovered that he is not the father, will she face any consequences of perjury and if so what would that be?

In the perfect world- yes she would face consequences if she were to committ perjury. Unfortunately, women are rarely prosecuted, fined, or otherwise punished for fraud/perjury that is committed in the process of family affairs. Apparently having ovaries translates into having immunity in these cases.

 

[Silverplum]

In the perfect world- yes she would face consequences if she were to committ perjury. Unfortunately, women are rarely prosecuted, fined, or otherwise punished for fraud/perjury that is committed in the process of family affairs. Apparently having ovaries translates into having immunity in these cases.

Bitter, bitter, bitter. Not good for ya, dude. Not good to teach your kids, either.

 

[kaysyd]

JPG-- thanks for the reply (minus your personal feelings of ovaries) Any further advice from any one else is appreciated.

 

[nextwife]

If she can't be sure she has no darn business telling him he IS the father. She should wait for a DNA test. Otherwise she is creating a lie to him and her child about an incredibly important fact. This is the last thing anyone has any right misleading another person about..

 

[kaysyd]

nextwife--The question I asked was about the legality of the affidavit of parentage, it was not asked to find out your personal feelings of morality. If you do not have the answer to the question originally asked-- do not answer. I honestly could care less what your opinions are, so save your lectures for your own children.

 

[stealth2]

nextwife--The question I asked was about the legality of the affidavit of parentage, it was not asked to find out your personal feelings of morality. If you do not have the answer to the question originally asked-- do not answer. I honestly could care less what your opinions are, so save your lectures for your own children.

So go pay a lawyer for the answer.

 

[Sandwalk]

So go pay a lawyer for the answer.

Exactly what I thought!! You asked a question-you got an answer. The only ones being untruthful here is YOU or "your friend". Be a real woman and tell the truth and stop the lies right now!! It will be for the best for the man and the baby!!

 

[rmet4nzkx]

nextwife--The question I asked was about the legality of the affidavit of parentage, it was not asked to find out your personal feelings of morality. If you do not have the answer to the question originally asked-- do not answer. I honestly could care less what your opinions are, so save your lectures for your own children.

If she knows there is a quesiton of paternity, knowingly signs the afidivit, then she could be found GUILTY of fraud.

The simplest solution to this problem is not to sign an acknowledgement of paternity.

If her relationship with the father hangs on such a thin thread, that was a decision she made when she chose to have sex with more than one man during the time of conception and keeping this knowledge from the presumed father.

If she has already or plans to apply for wealfare and or child support, she will have to submit to a paternity or DNA test, without an acknowledgement of paternity, however if she names the wrong father and it is later discovered she may be subject to a number of fraud charges in addition to the paternity fraud charges.

That is the legal answer, it is the same as the "MORAL" answer. Honesty is the best policy.

 

[nextwife]

And be aware that many states are now starting to ratify paternity fraud legislation. So if the fraud were uncovered 5, 7, 10 years from now, there may very well be legislation on the books by then that COULD make the party who "swore falsely" financially liable for fraud and repayment. Who's to know what the consequences may be by the time the "truth" is discovered?

A woman has to know whether she had sex with more than one possible partner during the window of conception. If she fails to disclose that fact, she is committing fraud.

IT is fraud upon the party who is accepts paternity based upon an inadequat disclosure. It is fraud upon the child who is mislead for years into believing this person is their biodad. It is fraud upon the actual biodad who is denied his rights. It is NOT a "moral" judgement.

 

[kaysyd]

Legal Advice Site Or A Church Group?

Thank you to the ones who gave their personal legal advice, which is what I thought this forum was all about. (Legal Questions? Legal Answers!)And for the record, she will not be filing for welfare or any other state program. And she did not "Choose" to have sex with another partner-- about the same time her borfriend left for his duty overseas, she was raped (again not a choice). So please don't think because she has ovaries she believes this is her immunity-- the fact that she pursued her rape case (and won) and has decided not to tell her boyfriend; is her own decision to deal with. My question was an inquiry of legality (one that will be asked to her lawyer). We wanted to know a few legal opinions before the meeting with her lawyer. Many of you that answered my question gave personal debate statements-- I honestly can't believe that all of you who have preached your opinions, have lived your entire life under a halo of honesty. Instead of trying to give all the strangers in this forum the impression that you are the next in line for Mother Teresa's legacy, maybe you should try to answer peoples questions with out your personal judgement.