You can count on DNA test requested by the sperm doner to see if the child is his. Good luck!
You don’t need to put him on the BC in order to claim child support FYI.
Nope wash your hands of him… You can raise that child on your own…
Clean. You can still get a paternity test and child support down the road but give that child your last name and leave him off the birth certificate trust me down the road it cost me $5,000 to fix that mistake in court and lawyer fees.
Wow why give him any chance at all with the child you will carry and raise. You at totally nicer than I am, I would dump him and forget him
It’s doesn’t do anything legally if you put his name on the birth certificate. He would still have to do DNA to be part of the kids life
no my sister did that and he kidnapped her children she do anything because they had his last name when we did finally found them the police wouldn’t help because they had his name if she hadn’t did that they could have got for kidnapping
He’s still the child’s father at the end of the day, people change. However in the uk the father has to be present to be put on the certificate so if he doesn’t want to go, you might not get him put on?
Equality. He doesn’t want it. Don’t put him on the birth certificate. Don’t give him rights, revoked all privileges. And don’t claim support. Or abort.
Same thing for the female. You don’t want it. You abort, or give it for adoption. Or to the father if they want it.
If a guy doesn’t want the child he shouldn’t be forced to pay child support. Because if the woman doesn’t want it they don’t have to pay, or they abort or adopt it out. Without the guy having a say.
He is still the father whether he’s interested or not! This is your child’s first permanent legal identification and will follow throughout life. Your child will be branded fatherless for all time. Swallow your pride and be honest!!!
Uh…. Why open yourself up to any more hurt and rejection down the line??? Wipe the slate clean … and don’t put his name on anything. He made himself clear.
He would have to sign. If you are 9n medicaid it is.possible down the road you will get paperwork asking for the biological fathers information to pursue child support but then a paternity acknowledgment would have to be signed or DNA testing would be done. Could be different in other states but that is how it is where I am from.
Honestly, if you want to go through child custody and bull crap to get child support…yes! If you arent doing child support or worried about it, then no. Me personally i would say no if he wants to fight later on make him do the dna and petition it. Also some states its mandatory to have your last.name unless married during or before the birth of the baby. Then if you’re married to someone before birth, the baby.will be automatically given the husbands last name. I would call anonymous and ask the hospital on the rules of the birth cert and dads, last names
It’s always good to put the actual father on the birth certificate because a lot of unplanned pregnancies does not know who the father may may not be but in your case you do know and that’s a wonderful thing that way when your child grows up you’ll be able to say okay this is your father and yes child support would be nice make arrangements where make payments to a lawyer that way y’all don’t have see each other you know but they will be coming of time that you are going to have to let your child received the father make a written agreement that you have decided whether to stay in the child’s life or out of the child’s life that will be in a written note and it needs to be signed and dated in front of a notary public that way you have all your t’s and Dot crossed that way they won’t be nobody coming back at you said you didn’t do the right thing he didn’t do the right thing so in that case show your child all the love that is going to need because you may be raising this child by yourself that will be okay too cuz God’s got everything under control have a great day I have raised a child on my own and I never had any help with the other side of the father or his family and no money was provided from that family either or even the father the child grew up wanting to know the father I even tried searching for the child’s father for pages long and no one could not find no trace of that person so therefore it then why my child still was on the Earth never knew the father I asked God one day Lord what do I tell my child for my child is asking Define her father what should I tell her and the Lord answered me and said don’t search for your Earthly father look for your heavenly father and all shall be revealed and so I spoke do the child and let the child know what the Lord has revealed to me to tell the child and as the child grew up into a good Christian sadly enough child is now in heaven but the child knows her Heavenly Father and I did speak of the child’s father to the child from time to time only when it was asked never speak of any bad thing about that person because only your child will be able to love that person so you sing God has a plan and only God knows what will take place and what will not and I am so proud of you for making the right choice to keep your child you hold on to that child and you love that child with all your might cuz one of these days your child will thank you for taking the time to love that baby have a great day may seem a little hard at times make stress a little times but you will go through that and God will have your hands do what you truly need to do children are a blessing from God you must always remember that he’s in a good church
Seek an attorney but I would not put his name on the birth certificate but I would definitely try to claim child support
Not putting his name on the birth certificate doesn’t mean he won’t have to pay support but it just means legal paternity has not been established. Also each state has a law that they have implemented where you cannot just put the dad’s name on the birth certificate unless you are married or he gives consent by signing a legal document, in most states it’s called a Paternity Opportunity Program form. Of course my sister got around this by lying to the hospital and saying she was married to her ex so she got his name on the birth certificate.
You can’t “put him on the birth certificate”. Because you aren’t married he will have to sign a paper acknowledging paternity to be put on the birth certificate as father.
No not at all can be done later when he proofs to be part of the child and support otherwise youhave endless problems no no
Speaking from personal experience… You do not need to mention him, and if he doesn’t want anything to do with this child now he will only resent you and the child if you get child support. I’m not saying you don’t deserve it, but your child having a father is worth more than a few dollars. Sorry if I offended anyone
If you want any Child support you should if not than don’t.either way you will be doing it alone.he just another ASS.
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You put the child’s father on the birth certificate… doesn’t matter what happened between you both… let him be a shit father but if and when he decides to be there, the child deserves to have him
You are doing this for your child
You need to put that name on there so your child has that piece of their life history
It is devastating to a child later in life Not to know
If the child chooses to do anything with that information then it is up to THEM but at least you did the hard, right thing
I have a niece who was inches from being given up for adoption but my husband and his parents found out
So they convinced his sister to keep the baby and bring it home
He bought her crib, clothes, everything she would need
Cashed in his bonds
Spent 5,000 dollars making sure that the baby had everything
Years later, the girl wanted to get her drivers license
The mother( my sister in law)
Would not let the girl see her birth certificate
And what a mess it made of the family
The girl still doesn’t know that her father was a married cop
My husbands daughter, fifteen years old, got pregnant by a dirtbag and put the guy on the birth certificate
The dirtbag never acknowledged the baby at all, she never went for child support or anything and the dirtbag never had any contact with my granddaughter until she was an adult and it was Her choice
In my opinion yes, your child deserves it. X
If he doesnt sign papers in hospital he wont be on it. We had to fight in NJ to get him on sons because hospital forgot to tell him he had to sign one more spot on back of paper.
Regardless of who or what he is. Think bout your child. Yes to bc. You don’t have to let him b active. But your child has a right to know where they came form xx
If you put him in the birth certificate ( and if UK he would need to be there unless you were married ) this would give him immediate 50:50 rights , there would be ’ no down the line ’
I thought the father has to be there to be put on the baby’s birth certificate anyway
Oh boy… that’s up to you you were allowed to say not stated you don’t have to unknown. Sometimes it’s easier to say not stated and apply for benefits then deal with $50 a week child support from a guy who wants nothing to do with the kid. You just have to lie like women of had to do from the beginning of time
Don’t give him rights but do make him pay child support … you didn’t make that baby by yourself and he seems to be the pos that won’t be around or want rights anyway
Meh, dragging him
Into it isnt doing the child any favors either, keep the info and if the kid wants it later in life, they may need to discover hes a jerk on their own, a life lesson. You step up and be the amazing mom and get it done 
Put it so you can get money that your rightfully owed for him helping create the baby
Have him sign over his right to the child but do know he will no longer have responsibilities for the child as well so you will be on your own but he will not have any rights either
Claim that support girl,he knew what he it was always possible it would happen and he’s gotta be a big boy and own up. Put his name on it cuz you never know,maybe his ex breaks him again and he’ll realize he might actually like you more than them.
Although that would simplify your life, I suggest that you take your time between now and the birth to consider pros and cons as to how either decision would affect your child.
In Texas you can not force a man to do so. You can get a paternity test forced w a child support case thru the State OAG office.
You can leave his name off the birth certificate and still claim support…but leave him out of the child’s life…he is a low life.
Check with the laws in your state - you don’t have to have the father’s name on the birth certificate to get child support in most states
It low key sounds like you already know which answer you’re going for. Which is totally fine, and I 100% agree with it. I’d say leave him out. The best way to go about this is: If this was a close friend or family member coming to you with the same issue, what would you tell them to do? What would be Your advice?
No, unless later in years passed diapers you will have to worry about him taking full custody if your single
make him own up to his responsibility…he chose to make that kid too…
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You clearly know how he feels. You had a choice to have the baby or choose other alternatives. I think men should have the same option also.
If you.put him on the birth certificate then he has rights but if you don’t then he doesnt have any…
You will need a paternity test to get child support, doesn’t matter who’s on the certificate. If he’s a decent guy give your child the knowledge of their paternity, if not leave it off
Yes child support is for absent fathers.
Don’t do it; just a can of legal worms.
I wouldn’t have even told him since he had gone back to his ex.
Now that you did and his answer was for you to abort it,
If he calls and asks, just tell him you took care of the problem
NEVER PUT HIS NAME ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE………
If you can, pick up and relocate to another part of the country.
If you force him to do a paternity test and pay child support, you’ll be amazed how immediately he will marry his ex and claim the baby will be better off with a ‘mother’ who stays at home.
Get out, find you a job, and support your decision to keep the child; but leave him out of it.
Better for you and the baby; you may eventually find a man who loves both you and your child.
Signed…. Well versed in the subject……
No name… too much hassle than it’s worth if you want to do anything with the child in the future x
No u don’t but still get child support it for your child no u or him
Forget about him. He wanted to kill his own child!!! If you give him rights he must pay… If he pays he can take the child…
4 weeks and u got pregnant 
…was that the goal?
The ‘monstrosity’ is you not being responsible.
Enough kids around that don’t have dads that want them.
Learn your lesson.
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It doesn’t seem like he wants to be involved at this point in the child’s life, why would you allow him to if he wanted later on to take the child or be involved later on in the child’s life. If it wasn’t serious between you too then you should probably not put him on the birth certificate 
Wipe your hands with him, do you want to have to deal with him. If you put him on the birth certificate he will have rights to your baby. That will cause a lot of problems for you later. He will be able to give you grief for the rest of your life. You don’t want that. Any man can make a baby but it takes a real man to be a dad, you just haven’t met him yet. He will come into your life and be a real dad to your baby. Don’t mess it up for the two of you.
You don’t need to put him on the birth certificate to get child support, you just need to prove he’s the father which can be done via DNA testing
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1: Is he signing his rights away? He yes than nope
2: if not do you plan to file for child support and/or will he be in said child’s life?? If yes than yep.
Depending on what state you live in, just his name being on there will automatically give him rights… you could always add it later on! Just saying… 
Go to the courts get a DNA test once baby is here and put him on child support . You can ask him if he wants to be or not.
Whether he is on there or not if he decides later he wants to come around he can take you to court anyways he would have to prove paternity but in the end just because his name isnt on there doesnt mean he cant come back.
You can’t just put some guy on a birth certificate if you aren’t married. He has to sign an affidavit at the hospital claiming the child.
He has to do it honey he has to show him his driver’s license and ID and social security card you can’t just put his name on there but don’t put it on there he never will be no no good
Yes. That way it’s documented and he can pay child support if it’s ever needed or at least on the birth cert for the child if they ever need it.
Things like colleges and such require both parents info a lot of the times
He is the father.,., consequences of both your actions.,maybe one day your baby will want to look it up and know the real father eh…
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NO NO NO! Save yourself some grief and leave the donors name off. Paternity can be established later if necessary. BEST advice I was ever given.
If he said that you shoulf abort, then abort HIM out of your and your kiddo’s life. Lift your head and walk away without him.
Wipe them hands clean hunny, you don’t need NO MAN that doesn’t want to take responsibility for his actions!!
How do you put his name on it if he ain’t signing anything? I dont think you can and why would you if he dont want nothing to do with you
In most states the father has to agree to sign the BC. Unfortunately you don’t get to just add a name to the BC.
Also, if you seek child support from him there will have to be a DNA test if his name is not on the BC and then by law his name will be added to the BC.
I’ve been through it.
Best to consult with an attorney in your state to get accurate, factual information. This can affect your child the rest of his/her life.
He used you!! It is time for him to pay up with child support!!
Don’t put his name on the birth certificate. If he ever wants to become involved he will have to file a petition with juvenile court for a paternity test.
He has rights weather you put his name on birth certificate or not
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If you like drama, do all that paperwork for him. If you don’t, cut it completely off. This is a lifetime commitment cuz you can’t turn around and change it.
Never once during those 4 weeks did you think you might have to ask this question someday, right? I’m assuming he didn’t have to use the jaws of life to spread your legs… But I can understand why you might not want your grown child to know he/she was the unwanted byproduct of a fling when all that mattered was your pleasure. Shame. BTW, if you put a baby up for adoption, does the bio father’s name needed to be recorded in the process?
May any additional birth certificates to follow be with the right man for the for the right reasons.
Nope. But make sure he signs his parental rights away so he can’t go after you later.
There’s child support until the child is 18
Your child has the right to know who their biological father is — whether or not the man chooses to be a father.
The peace of having all legal rights to ur kids is more than child support worth
someday the child may want to know the father…you tow made a mistake and it’s not the childs fault…mistakes are made…form now on don’t jump in bed with just anyone
Don’t put him on the certificate cuz later if he wants he can take ur child from u and u don’t want that
Tell his ex, keep last name and file for child support.
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I say yes, incase down the road there are medical history issues and your child needs to know the fathers side of medical history. They don’t have to be active role in child life. In case something were to happen to you the mother and the child needs info that you can’t give them on the father’s side.
No don’t put he’s name on it but make sure you have a family member to help you
Yes you should. If anything would happen to him and your child is under 18. You can collect social security benefits.
Depends on where you are in the world and what the laws are pertaining to signing birth certificates and child support. For example here in the UK the father must be at the registration of the child to sign the certificate to have legal responsibility unless there are special circumstances in which the father cannot attend the registration (eg deployment or death etc). In terms of child support in the UK a father does not need to be on the birth certificate for you to claim child support. If the man denies that he is the father it is up to him to pay for the child up until he can prove the child isn’t biologically his and it is his responsibility to prove he isn’t not yours.
The biggest mistake I have is putting my pos ex husband on everything. Once his name is on there’s no getting rid of him.
Get a blood test and put him on the birth certificate believe me you will need the child support 
Legally you can’t without his permission unless you are recently divorced and it’s the ex
Nope. You can still request child support from him he just won’t have rights
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You will need child support, and the child will some day want to know who the father is, so yes.
Put him on the certificate in case there is anything health wise that happens down the road. Then it’s on the records who the sperm donor is Even if he is worthless. Does the wife know about the baby?
Put the name down. You may need a medical history way down the line and you don’t want to forget his name.
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I don’t think they will let you put his name on the birth certificate if your not married to him.
No, you put him on the Birth Certificate to be held financially responsible for that/ his child!!!
No. Absolutely not. Will save you tpms of headache later. Move on as best you can.
Depends on your state. In MD the father (if your not married) as to sign a avadvit to be put on the bc.
Dont put him on the birth certificate incase there is a is sue he trys to just be mean in years ahead an take the baby away
Take him to court after the baby is born. Get DNA to prove he is the father, then get him for child support. I wouldn’t put him on the birth certificate
Your child will want to know details when older, so yes.
Only reason you’d need the guy’s last name for is if you want support. But if you coo by yourself then nah.
Why didn’t you two use protection? This is all your bundle of joy now. Keep everything in YOUR NAME!
Love the child as your own. Don’t add his last name just use yours. This is the outcome a child that he said “Get rid of”, 
! I’m sure he does have kids of his own?
But I bet his current wife doesn’t know about you and the baby either?
When the child gets older they can choose to look for this loser! You can teach this child to be a better person.
If he’d care he would be with you? Good Luck in the future.
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I would recommend speaking to a lawyer, however as a single dad I would remind you: Raising and saving for a child is one of the most expensive things you will ever do. Even if you don’t need the child support now, you can invest it into a tax advantageous 527 account to save for your child’s higher education, which will likely be astronomically high in 18 years.