Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

my ex husband is claiming that I lied to him about the paternity of my child 21 years ago and now wants a paternity test to try and not pay back child support what are my daughters and my rightswe were married at the time of her birth his name is on the birth certificate he knew that there was a possibility she wasn't his and said he did not care and did not want to know and now he doesn't want to pay back child support


Asked on 3/26/13, 9:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Mackin Law Office of Thomas A. Mackin

21 years after the birth is too late to challenge paternity and back child support. He has no avenue to challenge either. He needed to challenge them during the divorce at the very latest. If he files an action to eliminate past due support or challenging paternity, hire an attorney. You should be able to get a judgment for your attorney fees.

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Answered on 3/26/13, 1:45 pm


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