Virginia Affidavit in Support of Establishing Paternity

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This is an official form from the Virginia Judicial System, which complies with all applicable laws and statutes. USLF amends and updates the forms as is required by Virginia statutes and law.

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Get on the birth certificate. Once your child is born, the easiest way to establish paternity is by getting your name on the birth certificate. Get an order through an administrative agency. Get a court order.

The birth father can voluntarily acknowledge paternity in two ways: He can be present at the birth of your child and sign a Declaration of Paternity.If he is not present at the birth, he can complete an affidavit of paternity anytime between the birth of the child up until the child turns 18.

DNA paternity testing is the most accurate form of paternity testing possible. If DNA patterns between the child and the alleged father do not match on two or more DNA probes, then the alleged father can be totally ruled out.

In Virginia, paternity can be established in four ways: by marriage at least 10 months before the birth of the child (presumption of paternity); by genetic/DNA testing; by voluntary acknowledgement of paternity by both parents; or by lawful adoption of the child.

An acknowledgment of paternity will require some basic information including the child's full name, mother's full name, and father's full name. The father's date of birth, address, and Social Security number are also needed. The AOP must be signed and notarized by both parents.

Fill out your court forms. Fill out 1 of these court forms too if the complaint asks for child support: Have your forms reviewed. Make at least 2 copies of all your forms. Serve your papers on the LCSA/DCSS. Have the person who served your Answer fill out the Proof of Service.

Birth certificate. If a birth certificate declares the father and he signs it, this is a legally binding qualification of paternity. DNA test. Court order.

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Virginia Affidavit in Support of Establishing Paternity