Affidavit In Support Of Establishing Paternity (Page 6 of 7) in pdf

alleged father's name on it; a certified copy of a paternity acknowledgment; and other documents if

available (e.g., letters or cards from the alleged father regarding the pregnancy or the child). Note:

some responding States may only need a regular copy of a birth certificate or paternity

acknowledgment, rather than a certified copy.

SECTION III: (To be completed by Father Only)

Reminder: A putative father may petition for paternity establishment under UIFSA.

Check the appropriate answer for each statement (a - n). Remember to attach any necessary, relevant

documentation. This includes a certified copy of the birth certificate with your name as the child's

father on it; a certified copy of a paternity acknowledgment; and other documents if available (e.g.,

letters or cards from the mother regarding the pregnancy or the child). Note: some responding States

may only need a regular copy of a birth certificate or paternity acknowledgment, rather than a certified

copy.

SECTION IV: Provide any additional information not already covered which might be helpful in

establishing paternity. One example would be the alleged father's attendance in a child birth class

with the mother.

If you are the mother, provide details to "Yes" answers to item 3, statements m through q in Section

II.

(m)

Describe any food, clothing, gifts, or financial support the alleged father has provided

for the child.

(n)

Describe where and when the alleged father lived with the child.

(o)

Provide dates and circumstances of any visits between the alleged father and the child.

(p)

Describe any physical resemblance between the alleged father and the child. Attach

photographs, if available.

(q)

Provide names and addresses of any witnesses to your relationship with the father.

Consider friends and relatives who were aware of the parties' dating, ongoing

relationship, or cohabitation during the period of conception.

If you are the father, provide details to "Yes" answers to statements j through n in Section III.

(j)

Describe any food, clothing, gifts, or financial support you provided for the child.

(k)

Describe where and when you lived with the child.

(l)

Provide dates and circumstances of any visits between you and the child.

(m)

Describe any physical resemblance between you and the child. Attach photographs, if

available.

(n)

Provide names and addresses of any witnesses to your relationship with the child's

mother. Consider friends and relatives who were aware of the parties' dating, ongoing

relationship, or cohabitation during the period of conception.

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