Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child support fraud/extortion?

I have a friend who recently just found out by a paternity test that he has a 10 year old child. His name was put on the birth cert when the child was born and a support order was put in place. His wages were garnished a few times in the past 10 years and he has gone to court and asked for a paternity test. To which she always ignored the court order for the test. She has been married and even had adoption papers drawn up for the child in question. Although the adoption was never followed trough with, the child is enrolled in school with the husbands last name. When the paternity was finally established the mother said she would take a lump sum and make the rest of the child support go away and then my friend could be in his childs life. Isn't that extortion?


Asked on 7/06/09, 5:05 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Child support fraud/extortion?

Child support is due until it is paid. Child support also accrues interest at the rate of 10% per year. He could owe a large sum of money for child support. He should also retain the services of an attorney to assist him in the preparation of the release agreement.

The attorney could also help him review the facts in search of other possible options.

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Answered on 7/08/09, 2:09 am
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Child support fraud/extortion?

Your friend need proper representation at this point.

Thanks,

Amy Ghosh

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Answered on 7/06/09, 11:30 am


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