OCFS-3780. Instrument to Acknowledge Paternity of a Child Born Out of Wedlock

Form OCFS-3780 is a form used to legally acknowledge paternity of a child born out of wedlock. It is a document of acknowledgment signed by the father of a child born out of wedlock, and is used to recognize the father's legal right to the child. This form is often used when a father wishes to assert legal rights to a child, such as the right to custody or visitation.

The form is designed to be completed by both the mother and the father of the child in question. It includes sections for the father to provide identifying information, including his full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. It also includes a section for the mother to provide her information. Both parties must sign and date the form in order to complete it.

The form also includes sections for both the mother and father to provide information about the child, such as the child's name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. In addition, the father must provide his signature to acknowledge paternity of the child. This signature is legally binding and will be used to establish the father's legal rights to the child.

An example situation where this form would be used is if a father wishes to assert his legal rights to a child born out of wedlock. The form would be used to legally recognize the father's paternity of the child, and to provide the father with legal rights to the child, such as the right to custody or visitation. The form is an important document for legally establishing the father's paternity of the child.

In addition to the Form OCFS-3780, additional documents may be required in order to complete the process of legally acknowledging paternity. These documents may include a notarized statement from both the mother and father, as well as a copy of the child's birth certificate. Depending on the circumstance, other documents may be required as well.

Alternatives for acknowledging paternity of a child born out of wedlock may include signing a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form, or a court order from a family court. These alternatives may be used in cases where the father wishes to assert his legal rights to the child, but is unable or unwilling to sign the Form OCFS-3780.