Is a father legally obligated to pay child support if he is not named on the birth certificate?

In Nebraska, a father is legally obligated to pay child support even if he is not named on the birth certificate. The state of Nebraska established a Paternity Establishment Program that specifically deals with determining paternity and subsequently the legal obligation to pay child support. Under the Paternity Establishment Program, a putative father can be established as the biological father even if he is not listed on the birth certificate. This is done by providing a DNA sample that matches that of the mother or the child. If paternity is established, then the man is legally obliged to provide financial support for the child. However, if a man is not listed on the birth certificate and paternity is not established, then the man cannot be required to pay child support. Until paternity is established, the mother is solely responsible for providing financial support for the child. If the mother applies for welfare benefits for the child, the state will try to establish paternity and, if successful, hold the father liable for child support payments. In conclusion, a man in Nebraska is legally obligated to pay child support even if he is not listed on the birth certificate, although he will need to be legally established as the father with a DNA test. If paternity is not established, then the man has no legal obligation to pay child support.

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