Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am currently paying child support for a child I have yet to have a DNA test performed. It is already assumed that the child belongs to me, however, in another legal settlement that is agreed by myself and the ex-wife and our attorneys that I would be allowed to have a DNA test performed. Is there a legal expiration time to have the DNA test performed before the courts can rule that no matter the outcome of the DNA test, the child will remain as my child legally? Thank you.


Asked on 7/12/12, 5:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
T.D. Stevens T.D. Stevens & Associates PLLC

The test needs to be performed before the case is dismissed. If the case is being held up because you have not taken the test, and nothing is happening on the case the court will eventually dismiss it on its own. It is in your best interest to have the DNA test done as soon as possible.

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Answered on 7/12/12, 7:33 pm


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