What are my legal rights when I sign a Paternity Affidavit form?
When you sign a form, federal law says you must receive both written and oral information about your rights and responsibilities. A statement of your rights and responsibilitiesis on the back of the form. It is important that you understand what it says. Read the statement and do one of the following: • Watch a video at the hospital, birthing clinic, your local health department, or any DCS office. • Listen to the automated Paternity Affidavit information by calling the automated Washington State Child Support center. • Ask someone to read the statement to you. Do not sign the form until you receive and understand both the written and oral information!! Can I change my mind after I sign the form? Either the man or the woman can ask a court to take the mans name off the birth record. You must ask the court within 60 days of DOH filing the form. The legal word for having your name removed from the birth record is rescind. If you are going to court to try to get your name removed from the
