How to Acknowledge Paternity

Acknowledging paternity is establishing that you are the father of the child in question. It is important to establish paternity for several reasons including to give an identity to the child, inheritance rights for the child, government and medical benefits for the child, and for child support purposes. Here are a few ways to acknowledge legally binding paternity.


Step1
Sign a written document that says you are the father. Both the mother and the father must sign the document, notarize it, and file it with the court and state vital records office. Some courts have this document preprinted. Ask for the document that acknowledges paternity.


Step2
Establish paternity through a court proceeding. You will be called and the other persons who may be the father will be called. The judge will determine who the father of the child is. If no one shows up, then you have acknowledged paternity through default.


Step3
Marry the woman before the child is born. If a woman is married and then gives birth there is a legal presumption that the husband is the father of the child. Marry the mom before baby is born and you will be the legal father of the child.


Step4
Have paternity acknowledged through genetic testing. If the test comes back with certainty that you are the father, you have acknowledged paternity until you prove otherwise.


Step5
Contact your local district attorney's office or state's department of social services for further information and help with the process. Someone can either tell you step by step instructions to acknowledge paternity or can point you to someone who can.

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How to Accept a Family Member's Spouse

Whether it is your brother's wife, or your daughter's husband, accepting someone into your family takes work. No matter how you feel about the new addition, you must make an effort to accept your family member's spouse and find ways to involve them in your family affairs.



Step1
Have a positive attitude. A positive attitude is contagious, and it puts people at ease.


Step2
Consider their feelings. It is intimidating to be the new person, so make sure you explain family traditions, personal jokes and encourage them to share things with you and your family.


Step3
Find humor in awkward situations. Everyone says or does the wrong thing once in a while, so ease the tension by making a tasteful joke or offering up a story where you were the one who was out of place.


Step4
Engage your new family member in conversation. Include them in family conversations, but also talk to them individually.


Step5
Listen to their likes and dislikes. Conversations about personal feelings are the best way to get to know someone.


Step6
Schedule activities that you can enjoy together. Invite them to the pool, or meet for lunch at their favorite restaurant.


Step7
Be patient. It takes time to create a relaxed atmosphere with a new family member, so give them time to adjust.


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How to Ask a Girl To Prom

Asking a girl to prom can be a stressful event for a teenage boy. However, if you plan out the whole process in advance, you can avoid a lot of the stress associated with asking a girl to prom. Do not let yourself get too worried or worked up about searching for a date. The worst that can happen is she will say no. And if she does, move on--there are plenty of other fish in the sea.

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Step1
Select the girl you wish to ask to prom. The girl should be someone you know and are friendly with. If you've been on a date with her before, that makes her an even better candidate. However, even if you are just friends, you can still ask her to prom.


Step2
Find out whether she is going with someone else. If you aren't comfortable asking the girl directly, ask a couple of her friends whether they know if the girl in question is attending prom with anybody yet. If she isn't, that's a green light to proceed.


Step3
Talk to the girl who you decided to ask to the prom. Relax and be yourself. Broach the subject of the prom and gauge her reaction. If she seems open to the idea of going but doesn't mention a date, that's a clear signal that you can prepare to ask her to the prom. Even if she doesn't sound too excited about the prom, you can still plan on asking her. Her hesitancy might be associated with a lack of a date for the prom.


Step4
Ask the girl to the prom in an informal setting. You don't have to be on a special date to ask her. However, it's best to ask in person rather than over the phone. Once you have decided to ask her, just do it and get it over with. Ask her simply and directly. Whatever her answer, the stress will be over.


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