Establishing Paternity in New Hampshire
How paternity is established in New Hampshire: the voluntary acknowledgment form, court orders, genetic testing and deadlines.
Short answer: Paternity can be established by filing an affidavit of paternity with the clerk of the city or town where the child was born, which establishes paternity without further court action unless rescinded, or by a superior court petition by the mother, putative father, child or a public… RSA 168-A:2, 5-C:27, 5-C:28
| Establishing paternity | Paternity can be established by filing an affidavit of paternity with the clerk of the city or town where the child was born, which establishes paternity without further court action unless rescinded, or by a superior court petition by the mother, putative father, child or a public authority. A signer may rescind by filing a notarized rescission form with the clerk of the town of birth within 60 days after the affidavit was filed, unless a court or administrative proceeding about the child results in an earlier deadline. After 60 days, any challenge must be decided by a court. Source: RSA 168-A:2, 5-C:27, 5-C:28 |
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FAQ
How do you establish paternity in New Hampshire?
Paternity can be established by filing an affidavit of paternity with the clerk of the city or town where the child was born, which establishes paternity without further court action unless rescinded, or by a superior court petition by the mother, putative father, child or a public authority. A signer may rescind by filing a notarized rescission form with the clerk of the town of birth within 60 days after the affidavit was filed, unless a court or administrative proceeding about the child results in an earlier deadline. After 60 days, any challenge must be decided by a court.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.