Family and partnership
Maternity and paternity
Acknowledging paternity

Acknowledging paternity

When a child is born, the mother's husband is automatically considered to be the father. If the father is not married to the mother, he must officially acknowledge paternity.

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Acknowledging paternity

Who may acknowledge paternity of a child?Open accordionOpen accordion

How do I acknowledge paternity in Switzerland?Open accordionOpen accordion

What acknowledging paternity means in practiceOpen accordionOpen accordion

Cost of a certificate acknowledging paternityOpen accordionOpen accordion

Acknowledging paternity in Switzerland of a child who has already been recognised abroadOpen accordionOpen accordion

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