Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
paternity rights
i have reason to believe that one of two faternity twin are my birth father,neither of which name is on my birth certifcate. do i have any legal right to make them help in getting the answer i need? please let me know what, if any rights that i have.
Asked on 9/04/00, 4:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: paternity rights
If you are no more than 2 years past the age of 18, you may file a suit affecting the parent child relationship (SAPCR) to determine parentage. If this statute of limitations has expired for you, I would consider a petition to determine heirship in the probate court. I really haven't given that option much thought, but at the outset, it seems to offer the result you're seeking.
Answered on 10/05/00, 9:56 am