Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

father of 16 year old, never married mother

mother told father she was pregnant years ago & father wouldn�t claim responsibility. mother raised child herself until last year father came into picture sending few hundred dollars a month after dna proved child was his. should father have to pay back child support, medical bills, etc as well as support moving forward?


Asked on 1/25/09, 2:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: father of 16 year old, never married mother

Under Tennessee law the father cound be required to pay child support back to the date of birth, as well as being required to pay his share of medical bills related to the delivery and pregnancy.

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Answered on 1/27/09, 6:00 pm


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