5.
How do I go about establishing my rights as a father?
Start by having your name listed as the father on the child's birth certificate (by court
order if necessary), and by declaring paternity. If the mother contests paternity, you
will have to petition the court for a paternity test
to establish parentage. You must also demonstrate your commitment to the child by
participating in its care, rearing and support, and by starting to establish a meaningful
parent-child relationship.
