Can you put the dad on child support even if you didn’t list them on the birth certificate ?

he has to be on there lol

It depends on the state, I did they didn’t even ask for proof they just asked him if he wanted a dna test and he said no and the automatically put him on

Does NOT have to be on the certificate. You can apply for CS and paternity will be established in court. In court he’ll have an option to acknowledge the child by signing a document “Acknowledgment of paternity” or take a DNA test. Once paternity is established, then he gets added to the certificate. You can always look up your states family court proceedings.It’ll give you a vague timeline of what to expect.

And yes, once he is on that certificate he gets legal rights to the child. I am not filing for custody only support and this is the protocol we are taking. (NYC) However, if you are filing custody as well. Make sure you get LEGAL and PHYSICAL custody or he will always have say where you can move etc. although, sometimes, the guys lawyer gets an order to not move more than 40 miles from each other. (For the best interest of the child) they will say. It’s not, they just want the guy to seem like h even wants to be involved.

@Milz thanks for the info

No but you have to establish paternity. So first order a DNA test. After it proves he’s the father then yes But it will also allow him to apply for custody/visitation if he wants it

Yes @milz is correct

Once u file for CS the court will reach out to him first for a dna test if he doesn’t show they will determine he is the father That’s how it works in NJ& NY

I’m debating whether child support is worth it. I feel like most men will use the opportunity to request visitation rights. I don’t really want that since the dad would be a negative influence 🫤

Yeah if you put him on CS, it will allow him the right to take you to court for visitation. So I would consider carefully. However if he has a decent job, you will get a good amount for your child.