LucyS Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Hello... Im hoping someone can help and sorry if this is posted in the incorrect place! I am a british citizen (currently living in Britain) after being in Aus for 12 months and my partner is an Australian citizen. By some miracle (lots of medical history...I wont go into!) I fell pregnant during my time in Aus. I need to have the baby (due in May) in the UK due to my own health reasons.... anyway once the baby is born I want to include my partner as 'father' on the birth certificate but if he isn't in the UK when this is to be done he apparently cant go on the birth certificate! Has anyone had the same issue or know anyone who could help! The UK have a statutory declaration of acknowledgment form that one parent can complete if they aren't present to register a childs birth but Ive been told this may not be legal if completed in Australia! Thanks to anyone who can help :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 This isn’t really the place to get an answer, but you are correct that if your partner is not around for the birth then it gets complicated. Speaking with a UK solicitor about this would be the place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 It is possible to register with just your details on the birth certificate then re-register the birth later when the father is available to attend the register office, assuming he comes over soonish. Also you do have 42 days from the birth to register. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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