Establishing Child Support Kentucky

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To establish child support in Kentucky when the fathers name is not on the birth certificate, the mother can file a paternity suit to legally establish the biological father. Once paternity is established, the court can order child support. If the biological father is known and willing, a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity can be signed. If not, a paternity suit can be filed. Consulting a family law attorney is advisable for navigating this process.

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If a woman doesn’t have any man on the birth certificate, wants child support how does she do that
In Kentucky, the mother can:
- File a paternity suit: This is to legally establish the biological father.
- Request child support: Once paternity is established, the court can order child support.
It's advisable to consult a family law attorney for this process.
What if the women gave her divorced ex’s last name to the baby but he isn’t the father and isn’t on the birth certificate and hasn’t seen her in 5 years
In Kentucky, the legal father isn't necessarily the biological father. If the biological father is known and willing, a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity can be signed. If not, a paternity suit can be filed. It's recommended to consult a family law attorney.