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answered on Jun 30, 2019
Assuming that you are in MN, you do not have to put his name on the birth certificate. Because you are married, however, he will be the “presumed father” under Minnesota law. You may wish to have him complete a Non-Paternity Statement. Forms are available on the Department of Human Services website.
My 11 year old daughter doesn't want to go to her dads. Her father and I were NEVER married we live in MN He has no legal or physical custody and there also is no parenting time. He does pays child support now(going on 3yrs). For the last 8yrs I have let her go with him every other... View More 
answered on Jun 13, 2019
You've indicated that the father has no legal or physical custody and no parenting time, but that he does pay child support. You haven't stated whether or not he has been adjudicate the father or whether the child support is court-ordered (which would require such an adjudication) or... View More
answered on May 30, 2019
You cannot directly get child support; one of your parents can get child support on your behalf. If you live with your mother, she could seek child support from your dad by going to court.
I live in Hugo, MN
answered on May 30, 2019
Generally, child support ends when your child BOTH turns 18 and is out of secondary school. If still in secondary school, child support can continue until age 20.
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