Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri
Missouri- I have been told by my ex-girlfriend that her 3 year old baby could be mine. I agreed to take a paternity test and once I made arrangments, she refuses. The father's name on the birth certificate is currently her husband and is also going through a divorce. He is a citisen of Australia nand is living there now and not supporting the child. What are my rights?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You can Petition the Court for an Order of Paternity. her husband is the presumed father, so you would probably ahve to get a court to order the Mom to surrender the child to a DNA test. This is something you should consult directly with a family law attorney before attempting.
Good luck
You may be able to file a Motion to Intervene in the pending Dissolution of Marriage proceedings and be made a party to those proceedings. Then, you can file a Motion to Determine Paternity and obtain a court Order for the DNA testing. If you are not the father, you can dismiss your pleadings and be done with it. If you are the father, there will be a judicial determination of custody and child supprot issues. If you are located in my area I might be able to offer my services to you. Please feel free to contact me.
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