Q: Is it fraud if my fiancee is put as the father of my child and I don't know who his biological Father is?
My fiancee agreed to take care of my son as his father. On the day he was conceived I had been drinking a bit.
A: At the time of the birth, your fiancee can sign paperwork at the hospital
Pete David Louden agrees with this answer
A: This situation is not uncommon and is not fraud. If your fiance wishes to he can sign the birth certificate and even formally adopt the child. You should consult with a lawyer and discuss options from this point forward.
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