QUESTION
Am I liable for child support for this child?
Asked on May 13th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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I am in the process of getting a divorce, there is a child that was conceived due to an affair by my spouse.
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Business Law Attorney serving Bingham Farms, MI
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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You are presumed to be the father of any child born during the marriage.There may be a law that allows you to fight it .. but it can be complicated. If you want to fight it please contact an attorney.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.
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You will need to get a DNA test and disestablish paternity. Otherwise, you are presumed to be the biological and legal father. You need an attorney ASAP.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 9:50 AM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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If you have not had a paternity test ordered by the court, you will be liable for child support. Ask the court to order a paternity test and if you are not the father, you should be able to get the court to remove the child from the proceeding.
Answered on May 15th, 2013 at 1:44 AM
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Gabel, Gudmundsen & Gabel, P.C.
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Unless the child is yours, no you are not responsible to support that child. Your husband has an obligation, but you don't.
Answered on May 13th, 2013 at 3:10 PM
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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In Michigan it is possible without a child, conceived during the period of the marriage, but not of the parentage of the marriage can be disavowed in the divorce by the non-paternal husband. You should see an attorney.
Answered on May 13th, 2013 at 3:09 PM