Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

I recently filed a petition for paternity, custody, and visitation asking for joint legal and primary physical custody. The mother defaulted and did not answer. I went to court today and the judge said I needed a paternity test before moving further because I am not on the birth certificate and my son does not have my last name. The mother just moved to California and I cannot see my child. How do I go about establishing paternity if I cannot see/visit my child. How can I legally make her present herself and the child for the paternity test? I am desperate.


Asked on 9/23/11, 6:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Cogan Jeffrey A. Cogan, Esq., Ltd.

You have three options: (1) file with the D.A. Family Support and they will establish paternity and they are free, but you will have to pay child support after paternity is established and they can make you pay for the last 4 years or less if your child is younger plus the costs of the birth, (2) File in California; (3) NRS 126.111 allows the Judge to Order her to take a paternity test. She could be found in contempt if she does not take it but if she never returns to Nevada, it won't be enforced.

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Answered on 9/23/11, 7:48 am


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