Paternity recognition

Civil registry

What is it?

It is the process by which an individual is recognized as the father of a person, acquiring the rights and obligations derived from the law.

FAQs

Recognition of paternity

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1. What to do if the father does not want to acknowledge his paternity?

You must approach the Family Jurisdiction where an investigation is conducted and a Judge decides whether to declare the paternity or not.
2. Is it possible to revoke the paternity recognition?

No, the paternity acknowledgment is irrevocable.

Requirements

The paternity recognition can occur through:

Signature of who recognizes in the birth certificate or by declaration in front of a judge.
Will.
Court order.

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