Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
paternity issues
The question I have is in regards to finding out how to get legal transcripts of dismissed court cases and what legal rights are of a father trying to find out paternity if the mother does not cooperate?
Asked on 7/29/00, 6:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: paternity issues
1. If you know the parties or the case number, you can contact the reporter who transcribed the proceedings for a copy. These things are expensive - 27 pages cost me $120 yesterday.
2. If you file a court action to determine paternity, the mother's cooperation is not required. The judge will order the testing and should she resist, paternity will not be found against the alleged father.
Answered on 9/13/00, 11:24 am