I have a dilema, I have my ex-girlfriend claiming that her son is mine, which im not sure about. They in Missouri and I do not want nothing to do with them. My name is not on the birth Certificate, her son is 4 years old and has no claimed father. Can State make me take a blood test,if so can I deny it. As harsh is it sounds but I dont want nothing to do with them. Why is she coming after me after all these years?
2007-11-30 05:01:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You cannot hide forever. She can sue you for child-support. It would be in your best interest to take a DNA test to prove that the child is not yours if he is not. If he is yours, does he not deserve the love and support that only a real father can give him?
2007-11-30 05:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Ti 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she files for any type of State Aid then they can subpeona a paternity blood test to determine of you are the child's father. Each state has its own laws regarding this, the best thing to do would be to get a free consultation from a local attorney who practices family law. Know your rights that if you are the childs father and do end up paying some sort of support, that you also have the right to assist in raising the child. Should the test come back that you are not the father, then the state would not persue you further, financially or otherwise.
2007-11-30 05:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by aylatroy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She's doing it for the child support--there are 14 more years to go.
If you live in different states, then she'll have to serve you to haul you into the Missouri courts.
Eventually, you may have to defend yourself in a paternity action. In order for you to be required to take a blood test, a court would have to first order it.
You should try and remember whether or not you are the only possible father. If there are others, you should start deflecting her to other possibilities.
** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **
2007-11-30 05:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by scottclear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you afraid of? If he isn't your son you owe nothing. If it is, he is a person you helped create and you are responsible for. What you have isn't a dilemma it's a simple blood test. I pray the state will make you test since you're obviously not concerned with the fact you may have created a child that you do not assist financially. Also, it doesn't matter why she came 4 years later the point is that she needs financial help now and if the child is yours you need to pay up.
2007-11-30 05:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by question asker 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure whether a court order can force you to take a paternity test. But wouldn't you rather take it and find out for sure that he is or is not yours? Instead of wondering about it when you turn 35 or 40 years old. Because you will, I guarantee it! And the reason she waited this long? Probably for a number of reasons. Maybe he has health concerns and she needs to know for sure who daddy is so she can tell the doctor about his health history? You never know! I would take it, and if he is not yours, then you would know for sure. If he is, then its your calling on whether you want to remain in his life. What would you want if you didnt know who your dad was?
2007-11-30 05:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by FolkstonHorseLover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your name does not have to be on a birth certificate. Take the test, and if he is not yours then there is nothing lost.
If he is....dig into your pockets and give this little boy the best shot at life he can possibly have.
2007-11-30 05:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by happydawg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have a responsibility to the boy whether you want him or not. If she sues for support you would need to find out if he is yours. Maybe she wants her son to know his real father and who knows maybe you will create a lasting bond with him.
2007-11-30 05:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by koko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she files a child support case against you then you'll need a paternity test to defend yourself against it.
Richard
2007-11-30 05:06:40 · answer #8 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are innocent, a DNA test will cut this woman out of your life.
2007-11-30 05:12:51 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋