How is paternity established when the father is in the military?

Paternity establishes a legal relationship between a father and a child, giving the father certain legal rights and responsibilities. In Washington, when the father is in the military, paternity can be established in a few different ways. First, the father can voluntarily acknowledge paternity either in writing, or in a court proceeding. The acknowledgment must be signed by both parents and filed with the Department of Health (DOH). Alternatively, the father can sign a military affidavit of paternity, which will also need to be filed with the DOH. Second, paternity can be established if the father and mother get married after the birth of the child. This establishes paternity and a birth certificate can be issued without any additional paperwork. Finally, paternity can also be established by a DNA test. This test will compare the DNA of the father, mother, and child in order to determine the biological father. The DNA test can be done by either a private laboratory or through the DOH. Once paternity is established the father will have the same rights and responsibilities as any other father in Washington. This includes providing financial support for the child as well as potential visitation and custody rights.

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