Q: If my divorce isn't final yet but we have been separated for a few years. Can my boyfriend sign the baby's birth cert?
A: If boyfriend is the baby's father, then yes. The status of your divorce is not relevant, i.e. it has no impact on who is supposed to sign the birth certificate.
A: Are you referring to a voluntary declaration of parentage? Here's a link to an article from the CA courts regarding establishing parentage. Have a look and speak with a local lawyer. https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-parentage.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=en#:~:text=A%20voluntary%20declaration%20of%20parentage%20or%20paternity%20is%20a%20California,person%20to%20sign%20the%20form. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
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