The Paternity Acknowledgement Form (PAF)
Posted on Aug 26, 2010 8:10pm PDT
In an attempt to make it easy for the
child support division to increase collections, the Paternity Acknowledgement Form (PAF)
was created. The form is also known as Declaration of paternity and paternity
opportunity program. Once this form is signed by an alleged father, the
child support enforcement division can start collecting support payments.
In some states, there are programs that encourage the voluntary signing
of the PAF. However, in many cases, a nurse is required by the state to
ask the father to sign a Paternity Acknowledgement Form.
Generally, it is advised that you visit your local hospital before your
child is born and pick up a copy of the PAF. Usually, you will be provided
with an informational pamphlet which you should read through carefully
before signing the PAF and designating yourself as the biological father.
If you have questions related to a
paternity or family law issue in Florida,
contact Hutchinson Law to set up a time to meet with a
Jacksonville family law attorney that handles paternity cases.