Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Paternity for adult child
My husband is 25 years old, and just recently found out who his biological father is. He has made contact with him via mail and phone because he wants to have questions answered. The ''father'' will not answer questions, and has been somewhat uncooperative. My question, since my husband is 25, is there anything that can be done legally towards this person that is the biological father? Please let me know, my husband is only seeking answers, and nothing monetary or such from him, please help me to help him have closure in his life with this.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Paternity for adult child
To the best of my knowledge, an adult child cannot require a man to take a DNA test to find out if that is his "real" father. A DNA test is the only way to determine if that man is the biological father of the adult child.
This question of paternity and the right to "know" of an adult child seems to be getting more popular. As of this writing, I am unaware of any case that would support an adult child forcing a parent to speak to them. However, if there is a "landmark" case, it will take years before it works its way through the appellate courts.
Technically anyone can sue you for any reason at any time.
If the adult child sues his father, he/she will need grounds for a lawsuit. I have no idea what legal grounds would you try to use. I believe that it will probably be thrown out of court by the Judge.
I don't think that "closure" or the "right to know" will work in a court of law.
Good luck!
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