Legal Question in Family Law in California
Rape of a minor
My sister is currently trying to get child support. The father has taken a paternity test and it is his child. My sister was 15 at the time of conseption and he was 21 or older at the time. Does she have the option to sue him for statutory rape? The mutual daughter is currently 9 years old. Is there a statute of limitations on such a case in The State of California?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Rape of a minor
Possibly not. She should contact the police and report it. She has nothing to lose. Further she should be collecting child support from him. Because of the rape his right to visitation would be limited. consulting a family law attorney would also be advisable.
Re: Rape of a minor
The chances of the District Attorney prosecuting a case nine years after the event are most improbable. However, contact them and ask.
Your sister really should be concentrating her efforts in seeking child support for the child and to that end, she should immediately retain the services of a competent family law attorney.
If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to call.
Regards, Damian Nolan
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