When my son was first born I asked his father to have a paternity test because I had been seeing someone else during our break up. He refused. There is a huge chance that he is the father, but he has waited until my son is of age to bring this up. I asked again a few years back to have this test because we were divorcing, but again he refused. I am torn by this because a decade has passed
2007-05-23 10:05:18 · 13 answers · asked by sherril 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
He can contest it and if he is found not to be the father he can petition to be removed from the birth certificate in certain states. But it is also nearly impossible to do that in a variety of states so he could have a tough battle.
2007-05-23 10:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by indydst8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice to you is to ask a lawyer what your options are. If I'm understanding you correctly you want to know for sure if this man is your child's father and he's most likely refusing because he is attached to the child and doesn't care either way. If you want to press the issue and find out the true paternity of your child.. i'm sure there are roads you can take to do so. You didn't mention how old your child is. But, you did say he is "of age" .. does this mean 18? If so, then it is no longer up to you.. Your child however can press the issue of DNA if they want to. Best of luck to you..
2007-05-23 10:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by Christine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can contest paternity at any time. Doesn't sound like he wants to though. If you file for support, they will require a paternity test if you or your ex divulge there is a legitimate question at hand. That will also mean that the other possible father will be sought after for support if you eventually want it. The child will eventually want to know, unless you and your ex have agreed to never disclose.
2007-05-23 10:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It matters whether or not you were married when the child was born. If you were married when the child was born, then your husband is the legal father whether he is the biological father or not. This is called "The Lord Mansfield Law" & its purpose is to protect the legitimacy of the child. If you would want someone else's name on the birth certificate you would have to meet one of the 4 exceptions to the law.
If you weren't married when you had your child, I doubt that you can force anyone to do a blood test.....why don't you call a local attorney? They don't usually charge for a consultative visit.
2007-05-23 10:17:18 · answer #4 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My husband and I just went through the same issue. He signed the birth certificate for a child he thought was his and later he questioned it. Well when she took him for child support, she didn't want him to take a test claiming that he signed the birth certificate therefore he didn't have the right. Well she was dead wrong because they were not married and in Ga just because you sign the birth certificate without being married you still have to legitimate the child. He got the test and the child was not his. If you guys were married though, you have a better chance because legally that's his child.
2007-05-23 10:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by Christina S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can still contest it. It would have to be done by court order if the father is refusing to test. Once the paternity test comes back, that will determine who the father is. If the name needs to be changed at that point, it can be done =)
2007-05-23 10:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by suzlaa1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can do it at any time he likes, but it may be too late to make a difference. Usually the courts make the "father figure" pay child support because it is the best thing for the child, though it may not be fair to the man.
2007-05-23 10:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by snack_daddy10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident!!! all and sundry with a purely reason can request a paternity try. whether, it additionally leaves him open to pay baby help if he chooses to. i might say (and it extremely is gonna harm yet take it love that's ment - somebody who needs to assist) you may desire to do some transforming into up and comprehend that having slightly one with out a husband isn't probable the terrific element for a baby. on an identical time as you new bf may well be stunning.. what number new bf are you going to pass by? you may desire to choose for what's significant on your life suited now (and it would be that little equipment of life you in basic terms had) and do what's terrific for them.. which will propose which you have not got all and sundry for a on an identical time as till you artwork out why you have been in an abusive relatinoship and what you're able to do to avoide it sooner or later.
2016-11-05 03:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by dembinski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue him for child support...and the state will make him take a paternity test to "get out of paying child support" for a child he "says" is not his.
2007-05-23 10:13:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends its been a long time in the eyes of the government his the father especially if hes been taking care financially
2007-05-23 12:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by gabe l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋