Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

establishing paternity and signing over rights

I recently recieved a letter from Va DCSE telling me to appear for a paternity test on a child I feel is not mine. The child was born full term but only 8 months after I had a relationship with the said mother. She is now claiming she is getting married wants me to do a dna test so that her husband can adopt the child. She informed me my name was on the birth certificate already however I never signed for anything for this child. I feel as though she is trying to trap me do I need to go to the appt? the letter was not sent certified mail and was sent to my parents adress. The said child is 2 yrs old now. I am a Va resident and the child and her are Fl residents. Can my name be put on the BC w/o my acknowledgment? If there is no name on the BC can the new husband just add his now?


Asked on 8/26/08, 11:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: establishing paternity and signing over rights

You need an attorney, friend, and one who is familiar with the operations of the Virginia DCSE and how they deal with and process requests for services involving the establishment of paternity and support received from other states.

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Answered on 8/27/08, 12:02 pm


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