Legal Question in Family Law in California

Contesting Praternity

I have a child that was conceived out of wedlock. I have assumed that the child is mine for the last 5 years. I now have reason to believe that the child is in fact not mine. The District Attorney is saying it is too late for me to do anything. Can they really do this? What can I do to establish proof? I have very limited income and what I do have left the D.A. is taking for support. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 2/24/00, 5:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Contesting Praternity

It appears from your statement, that a judgment of paternity has been entered. That being the case you cannot get a blood test for paternity. The court will not set aside the judgment unless you are able to show that it was entered as the result of fraud.

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Answered on 3/11/00, 6:51 pm


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