Legal Question in Family Law in California
I have impregnated a woman who is still legally married, but separated. If she is not divorced by the birth of the child, who is the legal father of the new baby?
Asked on 2/21/10, 2:49 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
You are. The presumption of paternity in the husband of a married woman is a rebuttable presumtion. The fact that the couple was separated and she was sexually active with another man is pretty effective rebuttal. Also, even if she were still cohabitating with her husband, he, she, you, or any representative of the child would have the right to file a proceeding to establish paternity by DNA testing, as long as they file within two years of the birth.
Answered on 2/26/10, 9:50 am