the mother does not want any of his money including child support and she refuses to give him a paternity test.
2006-11-15 08:51:00 · 11 answers · asked by y 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If he wants to be in the childs life then go to court to force her to take one. He has just as many rights as the mother does.
2006-11-15 08:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by chairkiss_silver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, she can't refuse the paternity test once the child is born. He has to sue her for the test, but the courts will generally grant it unless she can prove that the child is not his by some other means (e.g. a paternity test that already proves it's someone elses).
Fathers do have rights, albeit very few it seems, to see their children and be a part of their lives. She cannot stop him, unless he does not want to take the proper legal steps necessary. The first step cannot take place until after the baby is born. His lawyer can have the papers drawn up and handed to the doctors delivering the baby....to take DNA right from the baby upon birth. Nothing she can do or say about it either....
2006-11-15 08:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by tjjone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting !
The child's birth certificate must list BOTH PARENTS.
First, find out who is listed as the father. If the father is marked as "UNKNOWN", then that makes it next to impossible to go anywhere with it.
The choices are:
- Live with it the way it is;
- Ask the mother to submit the child to a DNA test.
(This cannot be forced except through Court Order.)
- Petittion the Court for a DNA/Paternity test (costs $$$)
Other than these, you're choices are slim to none.
Good Luck with this.
2006-11-15 09:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Len_NJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he believes he is the father of this little girl he can sue for a paternity test and parental rights.
Is there a reason that the mom is reluctant to involve the dad? If he is willing to be a father to this child, emotionally, financially and physically then he should fight for his rights, otherwise he should leave it alone.
Being a dad is a huge responsibility and unless he is willing to do it right, he should not yet step up.
2006-11-15 08:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by anirbas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has just as many rights as she would if she were looking for the father.
He just needs to go to the county courthouse and file for a paternity test, and if it turns out he is the father he can proceed with the court, filing for joint or sole custody, visitation and child support.
I think it is really commendable that your "friend" will stand up to take responsibility for his children. Not many left like him. She should be so lucky.
2006-11-15 10:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Wizard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs to petition a court for a paternity test.
You just have to go to the child suppoet division of the court and file. He has to know the woman's full name and address though.
2006-11-15 08:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by glitz_and_glitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds fishy to me. He needs to petition the court for a paternity test.
2006-11-15 08:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she allows visitation rights could he not just get a DNA test witht he child himself? The mother may be looking for a father and KNOWS this guy is not the father but also knows your frienjd is a good guy. It never hurts to be good to a child but what if years later the daughter finds out that is NOT her real Dad. She has a right to know who her "REAL" Dad is.
2006-11-15 08:55:55 · answer #8 · answered by Syr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to court and demand a paternity test!
2006-11-15 09:13:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should check the laws in his state...he may be able to demand a paternity test.
2006-11-15 08:58:44 · answer #10 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋