Have a friend who just found out he might have a daughter that is now 20 years old. The mother apparently didnt know who the kid belonged to and never pursued it. (she should have kept her legs shut) but anyways...can she sue him now if it turns out to be his child? He didnt have any idea or any contact with her over the years. Or can the child sue him? Anyone ever hear of this or know of someone who went through something like this? He is scared to death of being sued.
2006-07-07 15:00:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I'm fairly certain it varies by state, but yes, in most states there are no statutes of limitations...trust me, I found out the hard way! The worste part??, she was 17 yr old and married, me?..I was 15!...found out when the kid was in high school because they signed up on welfare help and named me as the father. state stepped in and prosecuted me...cost me over 25k to get the guy to adopt and pay back support.
Kids, don't fool around!...or at least be safe!!
:-)
2006-07-07 15:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by bull_just_bull 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truthfully I don't know. I do know, in my situation, I made my daughter's father very aware of her and he screwed around for a couple of years, kept telling me "I will send money when I can" and it never happened. So when I finally filed, they went after him for back support from the time my daughter was born.
I would suggest your friend discuss this with an attorney that specializes in child support/custody issues. I am sure your friend wants to establish a relationship with his daughter, but he should also be prepared if the mom decides to go after him.
2006-07-07 15:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by jerkygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe that someone in the difficulty ought to take great thing about the different human being. it should be a mature split with the children in ideas, and the quantity needs to be honest. no one ought to screw the different merely because they could. although, having been a baby of divorced dad and mom the position the daddy did not pay help, I take a special stand on the help difficulty. Being in contact along with your children is the biggest element of their lives, even though it would not negate your duty to pay the bill. baby help isn't about what toys they get or the Disney holiday. help isn't for the youngster to spend as he needs. help is designed to pay the employ, nutrition, drink, clothing, pharmaceutical, electric powered, plumbing, water, sewage, trash, dentist, usual practitioner, and so on...expenses that the custodial figure has to pay one way or yet another....issues the youngster would not even understand. in case you do not pay your 0.5 they nevertheless ought to figure out a thanks to pay the expenses and your "time" would not do this.
2016-11-01 10:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you said the mother herself wasn't sure who's the father and she has no intention of knowing him then I guess his on the safe ground..issue on paying back support is a matter to consider if his certain it is his own including quality time that was lost
2006-07-07 15:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by frizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask an attorney. They know the laws in the state involved.
2006-07-07 15:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by snddupree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the state and the mom.Get advise,know your rights.But I would talk with the child in question.She might have thoughts or issues you need to talk about.I know.
2006-07-07 15:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by mrimprovize59@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think she can sue him considering they both did not know it was his child to. don't know of anyone who went through this.
2006-07-07 15:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by hannabanana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was not notified and the child does not have his legal name, no.
2006-07-07 15:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by hmc121667 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋