When parents are not married or in a registered partnership, the father or the duo-mother can acknowledge the child. This is a formal act that creates a family law relationship between parent and child.
Acknowledging a child has several legal consequences:
Parents can choose to acknowledge the child before birth. This is done through the municipality and offers the advantage that the child immediately has two legal parents at birth. After birth, the child can also be acknowledged, but this requires the personal presence of the parent.
If the mother refuses to give permission for recognition, the father can apply to the court for substitute permission. In this case, the judge must establish that the father is the biological father of the child. This can be established with a DNA test. The judge then balances the rights of the father, mother and child.
If a father refuses to acknowledge the child, the mother or the child themselves can have paternity established through the court. This still creates a family law bond, even if the father has since died, allowing the child to become an heir.
Our family law attorneys in The Hague are ready to advise you on issues surrounding parentage and recognition. We are happy to help you make the right choices for your children's future. Please feel free to contact one of our family law attorneys.
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