Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Re: Child support responsibilities

Hello --

A child born during marriage is legally presumed to be the child of the husband. Paternity must be proven by clear and convincing evidence (i.e. DNA testing) before the law would really recognize rights and responsibilities of the biological father. Once paternity is proven, the biological father would have support obligations, health care provision obligations, and the benefits of visitation, etc. At that point, the biological father could also seek conservatorship of the child, if desired.

I hope this answers your question. If you have further questions, please feel to e-mail me at: [email protected] or call 254.756.5004 All the best,

Joshua Wintters

Attorney at Law

Re: Child support responsibilities

i would concur with the reply submitted by mr. winters as concerns the law in kentucky. i would add that unless and until a paternity action is begun against the mother in kentucky, the biological father has no rights. any paternity action most likely have to be brought in which the state the mother and child reside.

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sincerely,

bryan gowin

kentucky attorney at law