TAFDC Establishment of Paternity

(A) Requirements. Paternity is established for purposes of TAFDC eligibility when the alleged father of a child: (1) Is legally married to the mother (or was legally married to her at the time of the conception or birth of the child); (2) Has entered into a common-law marriage with the mother in a state or county in which the common-law marriage is valid; (3) Has been found to be the father by a court; (4) Has completed a legally binding agreement acknowledging paternity and his obligation to support the child and the agreement has been signed by both the father and the mother; or (5) Has completed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity with the Department of Revenue (DOR) Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED). (B) Verifications. The establishment of paternity is verified by: (1) The child’s birth certificate showing the name of the father; (2) Relevant marriage or court records; or (3) A copy of the acknowledgment of paternity from the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED).