2006-07-03 15:00:30 · 31 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Not if you get a DNA test. I have been told that it is mandatory if you state that you don't believe the child is yours.
2006-07-03 15:03:03 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Ricky R, get a DNA Test as Proof Of Paternity. That's the only way, and NO you don't have to pay child support if the mother lied and your not the father, even if your name is on the birth certificate. Get that DNA Test very soon to prove your not the father! If she refuses, look into taking her to court to legally force her to get that DNA Test. For a fee you can legal advice from a lawyer. Do your home work on this matter. Do a search for information on all the above on google.com Hope this helps
2006-07-03 15:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were married in many states the answer would be yes.
Most states presume the husband is father of the child unless stated otherwise upfront. The fact she lied won't change that after the fact.
So yeah, the DNA can prove you aren't the dad and you still can be on the hook.
If you weren't married, it still may depend on how the judge sees it. Remember the court's first concern is the welfare of the child so in some jurisdictions, you may have to pay anyhow.
And I've never heard of a father who has been paying support ever getting it back.
2006-07-03 15:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the age of the child. My dad has 3 kids by his new wife, only 1 being actually his. We are a very white family red hair, freckles etc. my step mom is also and two of his kids are very brown, if you get the drift. By the time my dad went to court for child support issues the children were 5, 7 and 10. Because my dad was claiming the two youngest weren't his and he wanted a paternity test the judge said no, you claimed them this long you can't do that, you pay! But if this has recently happened you can definately get a paternity test and a lawyer to have the birth certificate changed and not foot the bill for this kid. But do it fast, the longer you wait the more you pay!
2006-07-03 15:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to prove beyond a doubt that you are not the father. Get a DNA test done. Get your name off the birth certificate. If you don't provide legal proof you will be paying support until the child is 18. When you prove you are not the father, you can get any money paid back in small claims court.
2006-07-03 15:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have seen several court cases where the exact thing has happened. If you have signed the BC and taken responsibility for the child then the court does not allow you to just change your mind (even if the DNA shows you are not the father) the court considers the emmotional damage that the child will endure when "daddy" is no longer daddy and they put the child's welfare first. However , if you know who the father is and the father wants to be responsible you all three(mother , 2 dads) may try speaking to an attny to have you sign away your rights and allow the biological father to then adopt his own child and take responsibility for him. I know it sounds ridiculous but the court looks at the best interest of the child not the best interest of your bank account.
2006-07-03 15:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will. Until you get a DNA test to prove that you aren't and have your name removed from the birth cert. Also it is up to the judge who sees your case. He may decide that its in the child's best interest that you continue to pay.
2006-07-03 15:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by crazy_in_lov 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your state, yes. The only way to alleviate the problem is to get a DNA test, prove you're not the father, have her take your name off the birth certificate. You may be able to sue her for reimbursment of child support if you're able to prove that she knew you weren't the father.
2006-07-03 19:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by just r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you watched either the Maury Povich or Judge Hatchett shows on TV? Get a paternity test. You shouldn't have to support a child that is not yours unless you want to assume the role of the father.
2006-07-03 15:12:47 · answer #9 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My ex wanted his name on the birth certificate of my son. We both knew he wasn't the dad but did it anyhow. When we broke up - we went to child support and explained the situation to them. My ex was taken off the birth certificate after the DNA test. The bio father was added and is now court ordered to pay child support.
(Ok he is $12,500 behind but he is supposed to pay!)
2006-07-03 15:08:56 · answer #10 · answered by bluskygreengrass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-05 21:44:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋