Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Child/Paternity legality issue
My ex girlfriend told me she might be pregnant with my child, but swears that she won't tell me if she is because she wants me to have nothing to do with the child, even paying child support.
Since she refuses to tell me, and if I keep trying to get an answer from her for January 2nd (when she will know via pregnancy test) it could be some form of harassment..
Basically, if she refuses to tell me, is there some legal way that I can have her give me the answer whether or not it is my child, even if she refuses to tell me? It--name removed--my kid too, if she--name removed--pregnant, and even if she doesn't want me to have anything to do with it I should have the right to know one way or another. If not having visitation rights.
I live in Lackawanna County in Pennsylvania.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Child/Paternity legality issue
You asked about child paternity.
Fathers have somewhat less rights than mothers. If you can provide outside evidence that the child is likely yours then you could seek a paternity test and establish your rights that way.
But it's not an easy road. You would need to be able to establish to the court that it is probably your child, such as a letter (email, voicemal) from her stating that it is probably your child. Or someone who can testify that she said so.
All in all, you will need an attorney and should speak with a number of local family law practitioners. You should also seek out the organizations that promote father's rights.
Regards,
Roger
Re: Child/Paternity legality issue
You asked about child paternity.
Fathers have somewhat less rights than mothers. If you can provide outside evidence that the child is likely yours then you could seek a paternity test and establish your rights that way.
But it's not an easy road. You would need to be able to establish to the court that it is probably your child, such as a letter (email, voicemal) from her stating that it is probably your child. Or someone who can testify that she said so.
All in all, you will need an attorney and should speak with a number of local family law practitioners. You should also seek out the organizations that promote father's rights.
Regards,
Roger
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