Live in the State of Illinois
Non-custodial parent pays child support. Child is now 16yrs of age
Possesses a photo of biological parent
2006-08-17 20:22:22 · 12 answers · asked by Dee N 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
yes it will be terminated
2006-08-17 20:26:47 · answer #1 · answered by shorty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably be able to have it discontinued, but it isn't certain. If you have been legally recognized as the father in the birth certificate, or in certain other proceedings, then the courts may take that as a precedent of paternity.
The courts may also look at what the plight of the child will be if you are declared to not be the father, as well as other factors.
If you can prove that the other person is indeed the father, then you may have a stronger case. If the actual father comes forward and makes the honorable claim, then things may get easier.
Talk with your lawyer.
2006-08-17 20:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by drslowpoke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A negative genetic test does not in and of itself terminate a child support order. However, in most states, a non-custodial parent (NCP) can file for disestablishment of paternity based on a negative genetic test. This allows the NCP to gain prospective relief from having to pay further child support (usually from the date of motion forward). Many states have statutes or case law which prohibit retroactive relief, but there are exceptions.
2006-08-18 12:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if the non custodial parent is on the birth certificate he will still have to pay support, unless the biological father wants to be on the certificate and in the childs life.
2006-08-17 20:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by shell7024 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend who was paying child support for a child that his ex-gf claimed to be his, when he went to court for visitation the court ordered a DNA test, when it came back that the child wasn't his, that he had been lied to for 6 years, the court ordered the mother to pay back all the support that she was paid. I feel this is a great idea, people shouldn't be able to play with someones heart and wallet that way.
2006-08-17 20:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by Injun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states, it depends on how long the support was being paid. Some courts will still order that person to pay because they are an "acting" parent,
2006-08-17 20:27:23 · answer #6 · answered by no_um_4_u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say. That should be a no-brainer, but then some of these states have laws that were written by people with no brains. You may have to fight it out.
2006-08-17 20:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it's not your child then you will not be responsible for it and will not have to pay child-support.
2006-08-17 20:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by ala_chica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, you might have to go to court but most definitly you don't have to pay for a child thats not yours unless you want to!
2006-08-17 20:27:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's Why Scientists shouldn't Do such stuffs!
2006-08-17 21:43:57 · answer #10 · answered by Ðøwñ tø Ëã®th 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope so..that really sucks!!!thinking you are the parent then to find out you are not..just because you ****a **..good luck
2006-08-17 20:30:46 · answer #11 · answered by Angie29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋