Request for Assistance Regarding Paternity and Child Welfare

[yothiba]

Hello, I am currently residing in Latvia but I am not a EU citizen. However I have a work permit visa. I am writing to seek assistance regarding a sensitive and urgent matter related to the welfare of my unborn child and my rights as the father.

My ex-girlfriend, who is a Finnish citizen residing in Finland, is currently pregnant with our child. Despite my earnest efforts to be involved in the child's life and to provide support, she has made it clear that she does not want me to be a part of the baby's life. I am deeply concerned about this situation and wish to ensure that my rights as a father are recognized and that I can contribute positively to my child's upbringing.

[betelgeuse]

My ex-girlfriend, who is a Finnish citizen residing in Finland, is currently pregnant with our child. Despite my earnest efforts to be involved in the child's life and to provide support, she has made it clear that she does not want me to be a part of the baby's life. I am deeply concerned about this situation and wish to ensure that my rights as a father are recognized and that I can contribute positively to my child's upbringing.

”You can also acknowledge your paternity with the child welfare officer after the child has been born. The child welfare officer will determine paternity, after which we will confirm it. ”

https://dvv.fi/en/confirming-parenthood

Assuming you become a guardian in the population register, you will become entitled to a family residence permit.

https://migri.fi/en/moving-to-finland-t ... ily-member

After that you will have to figure out (probably via court) your shared custody arrangements.

[bolognasereeve]

My ex-girlfriend, who is a Finnish citizen residing in Finland, is currently pregnant with our child. Despite my earnest efforts to be involved in the child's life and to provide support, she has made it clear that she does not want me to be a part of the baby's life. I am deeply concerned about this situation and wish to ensure that my rights as a father are recognized and that I can contribute positively to my child's upbringing.

”You can also acknowledge your paternity with the child welfare officer after the child has been born. The child welfare officer will determine paternity, after which we will confirm it. ”

https://dvv.fi/en/confirming-parenthoodplanet clicker

Assuming you become a guardian in the population register, you will become entitled to a family residence permit.

https://migri.fi/en/moving-to-finland-t ... ily-member

After that you will have to figure out (probably via court) your shared custody arrangements.

Are there any specific steps or paperwork required before confirming paternity with child welfare officials in Finland, especially as a non-EU citizen?

[betelgeuse]

Are there any specific steps or paperwork required before confirming paternity with child welfare officials in Finland, especially as a non-EU citizen?

Under section 21 of the parenthood act the embassy of Finland to Latvia can relay the paperwork.

https://finlex.fi/fi/laki/kaannokset/20 ... 220775.pdf

Contact the embassy in Riga for the details.

https://finlandabroad.fi/web/lva/mission

[yothiba]

Thank you very very much, I appreciate your time answering my post. The explanations are clearly and the links ver useful.