Apr 29, 2014

Colorado Paternity Information

Colorado Paternity Issues

Knowing how to establish paternity and Colorado is very important. You first have to establish if you were married at the time of the baby’s birth or if the baby was born within 300 days after the end of the marriage. If either of these cases are true husband is presumed by law to be the father in Colorado.

What if you are not married? In this case the father can agree to be the father by signing an affidavit stating that he is the father. Father can also give consent by being named on the child birth certificate. In unique cases the court will have to decide and speaking with a local Colorado paternity lawyer would be very helpful.

You can read more about legal issues in different law situations that may come up and find great answers at Colorado Legal Services. This website covers a lot of situations that Colorado citizens may find themselves in can now that has to do with legal matters. The site is very useful and easy to use.