Voluntary recognition of paternity
This option applies to those couples who are not in official relations, but the man does not refuse to participate in the life and upbringing of the baby. In this situation, you need to contact the registry office. Here is the list of documents that may be required:
- passports;
- a birth certificate or certificate from a maternity hospital;
- receipt for payment of state duty;
- consent of the child (if he is already of age);
- the relevant application.
These materials for the recognition of paternity on a voluntary basis are sufficient. The procedure will not take much time and will not cause any difficulties. Legislation provides for the possibility of resolving the issue before the birth of a crumb. This step may be necessary in a number of cases, for example, if one of the parents has a serious illness.
Recognition of paternity through court
However, the procedure can not always be easy. Sometimes you can not do without going to court. This may be necessary in such situations:
- when the mother died or went missing;
- if a woman is against the establishment of paternity;
- if a man does not want to participate in the fate of the child;
- after the death of the father, the recognition of paternity is also carried out in the courts.
First you need to file an application, and then a decision will be made. It will be required to provide evidence. In Russia they are the testimony of other people, for example, friends. Verifications of the child's material support may also be considered.
Ukrainian legislation differs in this issue from the Russian. Since 2014, any materials that can serve as evidence are accepted. And before January 1, 2014, they could have considered the fact of living together, common property, the establishment of paternity to death.