Establishing paternal affiliation if a woman is not married at the time the child was born

In case of birth of a child within 10 months after the marriage is terminated:

• If the woman has not remarried, the man with whom the marriage was terminated is automatically considered the child's father.

Upon joint application of the child's mother and father:

• Paternity may be recognized by mutual consent of the parents by submitting an application to the civil registry office.
• The application may be submitted
• before the birth of the child;
• after the birth of the child.
• Submission of the application:
• Personally by both parents to the registry office.
• Through a representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
• By mail with a notarized application.

By a court decision:

• If a person denies his or her paternity or a dispute arises regarding the recognition of paternity, the issue is resolved by the court.
• The court establishes paternity on the basis of evidence, taking into account the interests of the child.

Documents for determining paternity:

• Passport documents of both applicants.
• Birth certificate of the child (if the child has already been born).
• Other documents and evidence confirming the circumstances (in case of court proceedings).