If I was found to not be the father, can my name be removed from birth certificate?
Full Question:
Answer:
I am assuming you have a court order for child support. I don't know whether the paternity test was part or a paternity action in court, but if not, it may be necessary to file a paternity action to legally establish paternity. When paternity is established in court, the court will typically order the paternal father to pay child support payments.
If both parents agree to sign an Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity, the parents do not have to go to court to establish paternity for their child. A previous order for child support may then be modified by petitioning the court.
You will need to contact the vital statistics office in the state where the birth certificate was issued to inquire about the requirements for amending a birth certificate, as rules vary by state.