Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

Paternity suit jurisdiction

Can a paternity suit be filed before a child is born?


Asked on 6/16/01, 8:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dorene Philpot Philpot Law Office

Re: Paternity suit jurisdiction

No. Medically, paternity can be determined before birth, but judges don't like to order that done because there is a risk to the mother and unborn child.

So, you have to wait till the baby's born, and paternity can be established by a blood test, judicial determination or paperwork.

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Answered on 6/29/01, 3:53 pm


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