Putative father means a reputed father, as established by: any person adjudicated by a court of a state to be the father of a child born out of wedlock.; any person who has filed with the registry before or after the birth of a child born out of wedlock, a notice of intent to claim paternity of the child; any person adjudicated by a court of another state or territory of the United States to be the father of a child born out of wedlock, where a certified copy of the court order has been filed with the registry by the person or any other person; and any person who has filed with the registry an instrument acknowledging paternity. The majority of the states in the United States have a putative father registry, usually administered by the state's Department of Vital Records.
This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
The Lima Arizona Agreement for Consent Judgment Establishing Paternity, Granting Joint Legal and Physical Custody of a Minor Child to Mother and Father, and Establishing Child Support Payments to Mother is a legally binding document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parents in regard to the custody and support of their child. This agreement is specific to cases in Lima, Arizona. The purpose of this agreement is to establish paternity, meaning to legally acknowledge the father as the child's biological parent. By doing so, it grants both parents joint legal custody, which means they share the right and responsibility to make important decisions for the child, such as medical, educational, and religious choices. Additionally, this agreement grants joint physical custody, which means the child lives with both parents for equal or significant amounts of time. This ensures that both parents have a meaningful and ongoing relationship with their child. In this agreement, the parents also agree to establish child support payments to the mother. Child support is crucial for ensuring the child's financial well-being and covers expenses such as food, clothing, education, medical care, and any other necessary costs. Different types or variations of the Lima Arizona Agreement for Consent Judgment Establishing Paternity, Granting Joint Legal and Physical Custody of a Minor Child to Mother and Father, and Establishing Child Support Payments to Mother may include: 1. Sole Legal Custody: In certain circumstances, one parent may be granted sole legal custody, meaning they have the exclusive right to make major decisions for the child without the input or agreement of the other parent. This arrangement is typically ordered if there are concerns about the other parent's ability to make responsible decisions. 2. Shared Physical Custody: Instead of equal time with both parents, shared physical custody allows parents to split the child's time in a manner that best suits their unique circumstances. For example, the child may spend weekdays with one parent and weekends with the other. 3. Modified Child Support Payments: In some cases, the parents may agree or the court may order a modification of the child support payments established in the agreement. Modifications can occur if financial circumstances change significantly, such as a change in income or financial needs of the child. It is important to note that the exact details and variations of the agreement will depend on the specific circumstances of the parents and the best interests of the child, as determined by the court.
