Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Contesting Paternity

It seems that my ex-girlfriend is not only married but also pregnant with a child which she insists is mine. Seeing as TN state law makes the husband the default father, do I have any right to contest the paternity? Is there a realistic shot at gaining rights to the child? To complicate matters further I do not live in the same state and it seems that getting Legal Aid might be impossible as well. What are my options?


Asked on 7/20/07, 8:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
KJW Firm PLC

Re: Contesting Paternity

You need to seek a petition to establish paternity in the state where the girlfriend lives.

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Answered on 7/20/07, 8:33 am


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