Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

what can legally be done
I am a married woman who has a child for a married man. I took it upon myself to have a DNA test to make sure of this. The bio father and my husband are aware of the child's parentage. I have no desire to involve the wife. I am not seeking revenge. The child is five and the bio-father has only given less than 1500 dollars to help care for the child. She is available to see him at anytime. I am now back in school and need his help.He is aware of this and now he does nothing to help. He says he loves her and has bonded with her. She knows that he is her father. I want to know is there anything I can legally do without involving the wife.

Asked on 2/24/04, 1:12 am

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Wayne Wisong Wayne Wisong, Attorney at Law

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Re: what can legally be done

Yes, there is. You can bring an action against him for a declaration of paternity and child support. You really should have a lawyer to do this, although you don't have to. Service of process can be arranged to be made at a place other than his residence, such as at his place of work or anywhere else he can be found. Another approach is to threaten to have him served at home if he doesn't consent to service. Than, tell him to get a P.O. box if he doesn't already have one and you will mail all further correspondence about it to the box.

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Answered on 2/29/04, 11:24 am

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