Re-register a childs birth - unusual circumstances

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I have recently learned that a law exists regarding re-registering a birth after marriage.

My marriage ended the day it began. Divorce a year later. No contact between child and father since.

Do I still need to re-register? The form states the father is required to sign, and no one can sign on behalf of him.

Should I do anything? Nothing? I'm unsure if I can just leave it given the circumstance - he walked away the day of the marriage from myself and my child.

You are supposed to do so but the penalty for not doing so is a fine of up to £2. That is not a typo. There are no missing 0s. The maximum fine really is just £2. So you will not be prosecuted and there will be no adverse consequences for you or your child. You can safely do nothing.

I understand this law was to protect children who’s parents did eventually marry and they could then be classed as children of the marriage as far inheritance laws are concerned. If you’ve had no further children there isn’t an issue

Yes but he might have other children which will have an impact on inheritance laws.

Yes but he might have other children which will have an impact on inheritance laws.

Whether or not a child is legitimate has no impact on inheritance unless there is a hereditary peerage involved.

I'll just leave it be then! And pay my £2 should it ever be required 😂.

He is unlikely to ever have other children, and is unlikely to ever have anything to inherit (except debt). I wouldn't be too concerned about inheritance for my children. They will be comfortable enough from inheritance from me that if there was any chance of there being some - they wouldn't care.