Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri
I am divorced and just did a DNA test done on my three kids and found out only one of three is mine but I am paying child support on all three what can I do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
How long ago was the Divorce? Depending upon a variety of factors, you migt be able to file a Motion to Modify the Judgment in the Divorce citing the relatively new statute that allows the issue of paternity to be redetermined under certain circumstances. If sucessful, you might legally avoid future child support payments, health insurance costs, uncovered medical expenses, college costs and so forth on the children who are not yours biologically, and this could represent a savings of many thousands of dollars over the years until the youngest such child would be considered emancipated. You need to consult with and hire an attorney as soon as possible. I have handled several cases attacking paternity with success, and you should feel free tot contact me if you do not already have an attorney.