The state of Michigan is garnishing my paycheck for a child I have proven in Ohio isnt mine. Michigan wont except the DNA results, but Ohio did, now they are telling me I have to pay support.
2007-02-02 08:35:58 · 14 answers · asked by Jeff P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
u should not have to pay. probally have to get a lawyer. did u sign the birth certificate?
2007-02-02 08:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by dlnmllr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were married to the woman when the child was born, the child is considered yours.
If you were not married to the woman and yet allowed them to list you on the birth certificate as being the father, the child is considered yours.
If you formally adopted the kid, the child is considered yours.
DNA testing does not matter once you acknowledge the child as yours in one of the above manners. Most states recognize DNA testing for proving paternity, but you can still be "the father" if you formalized the relationship at one time.
If the kid is in Michigan and the support was ordered by a Michigan court, it does not matter what Ohio says you have to pay.
About the only way you can get out of this is if you voluntarily give up all rights to the child and then some one else adopts the kid.
2007-02-02 08:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend getting yourself a lawyer and another paternity test in the state of Michigan. If you just simply don't pay or quit your job and work under the table to avoid garnishments, then you are breaking the law, even tho the kid isn't yours, because the paperwork says it is. And keep in mind - Every time your social security number pops up at any job, the employer will be served with a garnishment order, so there really is no way to avoid a garnishment.
You need to take LEGAL steps to resolve this, or it will follow you around forever. You definately want to have a lawyer tho, because you are legally entitled to have any money that is garnsihed BACK - So unless you get a judge to release the order as well as order the Mom to pay you back, you may have to sue her for the money.
2007-02-02 08:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the protocol is for establishing paternity in Michigan. Chances are you might just have to have another test in Michigan to demonstrate that you are not the biological father of the child.
2007-02-02 08:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by rockinout 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if Michigan wont accept the DNA results, it means the DNA results came below the required exclusion limit, which means, its boarderline... the child could be yours.
retest. they cant argue with a retest results. try a different lab this time too.
do it, and prove it.
or like they said above, if you were married and you accepted the child as yours then 'playing daddy' you may be held as the father figure.
every state is different (slightly) about these guidelines. check with your local attorney.
2007-02-03 20:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Yvette B yvetteb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another test in Michigan, then get yourself a lawyer.
Rightfully, you should not have to pay, but the law does not always do what is right, especially when it comes to child support.
2007-02-02 08:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by innocence faded 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DNA test in MI.Fight it.Some States will make you pay even if it's not your child if you played daddy.It sucks,the male always get the short end of the stick,usually up the rear too.
2007-02-02 08:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gotta go with "catnip", plus she's cute. Laws will vary state to state, but do consult with an attorney in Michigan, or make your claim to a higher court.
2007-02-02 08:44:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't pay anyway. Ohio is the state that will have to issue the warrant for you not paying.
Although direct deposit sucks balls.
2007-02-02 08:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better get a lawyer, its not fare yoy have to pay for something you are not responsible for... after that stops.. claims for your money back!!!
2007-02-02 08:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Marquel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋