Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

I may have fathered a child over 15 years ago

the woman is now seeking child support. i haven't seen or spoken to this woman in over 15 years or had any contact with the child. there has never been a court order to pay support or a paternity test to establish if I'm the father. What are my options? Will I be olbligated to pay?


Asked on 4/09/07, 1:20 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: I may have fathered a child over 15 years ago

Get to a lawyer!

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Answered on 4/09/07, 1:30 pm
Tracey Bloodsaw Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw

Re: I may have fathered a child over 15 years ago

If you are petitioned, then you can request a DNA to establish paternity. If it is your child, then yes you will be directed topay support.

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Answered on 4/09/07, 1:32 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: I may have fathered a child over 15 years ago

If paternity is proven you will have to pay child support going forward, not going backward, in time.

A paternity test, using dna, is required to prove paternity and it will be order if it appears to the Court that you could be the father.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 4/09/07, 1:47 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: I may have fathered a child over 15 years ago

Get an attorney ASAP!! I think you can beat this case but a lot depends on how this case is handled from the start!

My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 4/09/07, 10:46 pm


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