What if you change your mind after you sign the Recognition of Parentage?
During the first 60 days, either parent can revoke the Recognition of Parentage. Within those 60 days, the Recognition of Parentage can be undone by writing on a blank piece of paper that it is being revoked. The revocation must include the child's date of birth and name, your name, and the other parent's name. The revocation must be signed in front of a notary public and then filed with the Office of the State Registrar. A formal revocation form is available at the child support office or the Office of the State Registrar.
After 60 days, the Recognition of Parentage cannot be revoked. A court action would need to be filed, asking the court to undo the Recognition of Parentage. This must be done within one year after signing the Recognition of Parentage. However, if genetic tests are obtained and show that the man who signed the Recognition of Parentage is not the father of the child, the court must be asked to undo the Recognition of Parentage within six months of getting the test results.

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1. What if you change your mind after you sign the Recognition of Parentage?
2. What are the advantages for fathers who sign the Recognition of Parentage?
3. What are the advantages for mothers who sign the Recognition of Parentage?
4. What are the disadvantages of signing the Recognition of Parentage?