Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Establishing Paternity : Child Born out of Wedlock

Husband received court papters for child support, from a woman who states he is the father. Husband did not acknowledge paternity at the time of child birth. Mother put his name on the birth certficate w/o his knowledge and the child has his name. next court date is 01/22/03. What are his rights and what is mine as his wife. We have a 2 yr old son and at the time of his birth we were not married. he (husband) had to file a document of acknowledging our son in order for him to have his name. why did this woman do it w/o his knowledge.


Asked on 1/02/03, 11:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Establishing Paternity : Child Born out of Wedlock

This is a contested paternity test and you have the right to have a DNA / Blood test, among other defenses.

If you wish to discuss this with me privately, please call to schedule a consultation.

I practice in NYC and Long Island.

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Answered on 1/03/03, 8:55 am
Charu Narang

Re: Establishing Paternity : Child Born out of Wedlock

Your best course of action is to take the paternity test to determine paternity conclusively. After that, if the child is your husband's, there will be child support and visitation issues to consider. Feel free to contact me to discuss this further. I'd be happy to give you an inital consult free of charge. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/03/03, 12:17 pm


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