2007-11-30 05:42:08 · 6 answers · asked by Carlie 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
"Depends".
How long ago was the child born, and were you married to the mother at the time?
If you weren't married, then you can require the mother to prove that you're the father - ie a paternity test - in order to have you declared the legal father, and be made liable for child support.
IF, however, you have publicly held yourself out to be his father for a set period of time (I think it's 5 yrs in GA) then you can be declared the legal father even if you are proven by DNA *not* to be the biological father.
If you were married to the mother when the child was born then you are legally presumed to be the father *unless* you challenge that presumption 'promptly' after the child is born. If you don't then you're going to be liable for child support even if he isn't biologically yours.
Richard
2007-11-30 05:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a dna test if you can. Do it for the child so they will know who their real father is.
2007-12-02 19:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if you have to or not but,i think that every man should have a dna sample taken when it comes to the biological father thing. there are some men paying child support who are not the bio father.i don't think that is fair at all. and i think that it should be reasonably priced so they can afford to have it done,
2007-11-30 05:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by morningstar6707 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't everyone in GA pretty much have the same DNA anyhow??
2007-11-30 05:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jim P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can request one, but if your name is already on the Birth Certificate, I am not sure!
2007-11-30 05:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by FolkstonHorseLover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not required, but you can demand one if you're disputing paternity.
2007-11-30 05:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋