Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa
2 years ago my wife and I split up for about 2 months. A month after we split up I slept with another woman one time and we never spoke again. Here I am 2 years later and I recieved a letter in the mail saying I am being sued for child support because that girl had a baby.I do believe that girl got around a little, so I am not exactly sure if it is mine. Worst of all my wife is the one who got the mail today and she opened my letter and read it before I did. I haven't actually read it yet my wife had a "talk" with me about it. She is obviously furious. I am just wanting to know what my options are and what my obligations are. I feel like I am in a nightmare. I have 2 kids with my wife. I feel sooo horrible right now. Any info in the matter will be most appreciated. Thank You.
1 Answer from Attorneys
It's pretty simple stuff. If the child is yours, you've got 18 years of child support to pay. If not, you're off the hook. I suggest you contact an attorney to explore your alternative courses of action and request a paternity test. As far as the fallout from your excursion, that's something that you'll have to work out between your family and yourself. Counseling might be useful.
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