pros and cons of putting father on birth certificate
Once a father is on the birth certificate, you are officially declaring them to be the child's father. This gives the father the ability to assert parental rights
For couples who are married when a baby is born, it’s assumed the husband is the father, and it’s his name that appears on the birth certificate. For a single mother, however, there are some pros and cons for putting a father on the birth certificate
For single moms, there is more to weigh than simply whether or not to put down the name of the father on the child's birth certificate. The ramifications of this decision can have both positives and negatives for the child and the mother.
Possible benefits include potential entitlements in both the financial and emotional realms. However, there can be some drawbacks or perceived negatives, depending on your circumstances and relationship with the other parent
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