Legal Question in Immigration Law in Massachusetts

paternity claim

I am a legal resident on work permit over 21. My father is a us-born citizen however, due to family problems he left since I was 5. We are back in touch again and he we wonder if he ca still claim me as he son even if I am over 21? If so, what does that mean? what happens to my current case?


Asked on 5/24/08, 9:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: paternity claim

A paternity claim can be brought under Massachusetts law at any age. Whether the Federal government would agree is a matter for an immigration lawyer. I would hope that a judgment based on DNA would have some strength, but I am by no means assuming that the government regulations agree with my hope.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 9:49 am


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