If you are a parent or guardian but you’re not on the birth certificate, you may be wondering if you are entitled to certain rights to your child and may want to see your child more often. Something important to remember is that there are certain rights and obligations that exist regardless of whether you are on the birth certificate or not, as well as a relationship that is not invalidated by birth certificate status.
Being on the birth certificate does not negate the guardianship rights that you have to your child. If you’ve had any parenting time whatsoever with your child or you’ve had visitations, you can find yourself being declared as a guardian. This provides an opportunity for options you are able to seek under the Family Law Act.
What guardianship means and what parenting arrangements mean are complicated questions to answer in a short blog. You should source out legal advice to learn more about where you stand in your relationship.
The important thing to remember is that just because you’re not on the birth certificate, you are still entitled to see your child and you are still entitled to certain rights. What those rights are should be defined by a legal professional as soon as possible so you can ensure you are able to start building your relationship with your child. At CBM Lawyers we are able to provide expert advice and guide you in the best direction for you and your child.
CBM Associate, Julia Tchezganova, is an experienced family lawyer. If you are in need of excellent representation or knowledgeable legal advice, speak to Julia today!
