2007-10-03 07:20:42 · 7 answers · asked by Tonya M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yes, if he has been supporting that child as his own.
2007-10-03 08:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by Amy L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a hard question. If he has custody of the child then I would say yes definitely but if there is no custody agreement then that makes it hard to hold this person legally responsible. To be on the safe side, I would call a lawyer and ask some questions. Usually the first consultation is free. Good luck and God bless.
2007-10-03 14:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by karaokediva1960 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but whether it actually happens depends on many factors. Years back, my ex tried to sue me for support for her 2 children during a divorce dispute. The problem was, she had already been awarded support from her previous husband, the father of the children, but wasn't collecting When I pointed this out to her lawyer, he said somebody had to pay, and since he wasn't it was up to me. I pointed out to the judge I accepted the expense of raising the boys while we were together, but she still had an enforceable order on the father, and if she went man to man, technically she could have half a dozen orders, and decide to enforce them all. The judge agreed and told the lawyer he was being unethical, and threw it out.
Mind you, this same lawyer tried to sue me for half the value of the famiy home, which we had lived in for only months, carrying a 100% mortgage. I pointed out to the court our equity, the amount actually paid off on the loan, in the home at time of split was just over $100. She could have her $50 any time.
2007-10-03 14:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if he legally adopted the child.
2007-10-03 15:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on if he adopts the child.......then you are legally responsible to pay child support.
2007-10-03 14:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by $martA$$.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if he legally adopted the child, otherwise NO.
2007-10-03 14:25:00 · answer #6 · answered by Steviemercury 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
only if you adopt him so if you did you r responcible but if you didn't adopt him hes not your respponceability
2007-10-03 14:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by <3~kristi~<3 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋