Form VS-130 Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity - Texas

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Form VS-130 Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity - Texas

What Is Form VS-130?

This is a legal form that was released by the Texas Health and Human Services - a government authority operating within Texas. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form VS-130?
A: Form VS-130 is the Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity form used in Texas.

Q: What is the purpose of Form VS-130?
A: The purpose of Form VS-130 is to establish or legally acknowledge paternity in Texas.

Q: Who can use Form VS-130?
A: Form VS-130 can be used by a person claiming to be the father of a child born to an unmarried woman.

Q: What information is required on Form VS-130?
A: Form VS-130 requires the name of the child, the mother's name, the alleged father's name, and other identifying information.

Q: How do I submit Form VS-130?
A: Form VS-130 can be submitted to the Vital Statistics Unit by mail or in person.

Q: Is there a fee for submitting Form VS-130?
A: There may be a fee for submitting Form VS-130, depending on the circumstances. It is best to check with the Vital Statistics Unit for the current fee schedule.

Q: What happens after submitting Form VS-130?
A: After submitting Form VS-130, the Vital Statistics Unit will review the form and may schedule genetic testing or take other actions to establish paternity.

Q: Can Form VS-130 be used to establish child support or visitation rights?
A: No, Form VS-130 is only used to establish or acknowledge paternity. Child support and visitation rights are separate legal matters and require additional legal processes.

Q: Can Form VS-130 be used if the child already has a presumed father?
A: No, if the child already has a presumed father, Form VS-130 cannot be used. Legal procedures will need to be followed to address paternity in such cases.

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Form Details:

  • Released on October 1, 2015;
  • The latest edition provided by the Texas Health and Human Services;
  • Easy to use and ready to print;
  • Quick to customize;
  • Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
  • Fill out the form in our online filing application.

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