QUESTION
Can my fiancé’s ex-girlfriend force him to take a paternity test?
Asked on Aug 22nd, 2012 on Child Custody - Mississippi
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My fiancé and his ex-girlfriend broke up about 8 years ago. She has recently stated that her 7-year-old son is his, and is trying to get child support. There is no physical proof that my fiancé is the father, nor did he sign the birth certificate.
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He can be required to submit to a paternity test. If he is not the father, what is his concern? Maybe it is time for you to evaluate the situation.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2013 at 12:01 AM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 10:26 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 10:24 PM
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Melvin G. Franke
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YES.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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Law Office of Gregory Crain
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Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
If she files an action in court to determine paternity, she could seek and receive a court order requiring him to take a paternity test.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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If she files in court claiming he is the father and he does not seek a paternity test, he will be deemed the father, and ordered to pay support.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Yes she can and he should to prove the child is not his or if it is so he knows that fact and at least he will be sure the child is his if he has to pay support for the next 11 years.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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Law Office of William L. Spern
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She can file a paternity action against him. The court will order a paternity test.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:04 PM
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Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.
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A judge can require him to take a paternity test or be held in contempt of court. If she has filed legal action, he should consult with and retain an attorney.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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The only way she can prove he is the father is a paternity test. He agree to it or the court will order it. If he is the father, he will pay the costs of the test. If he is not the father, she will pay the costs of the test.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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She, or the state, will have to file a paternity action, that then a DNA test can be compelled by Court order.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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If she filed a paternity case, she can compel him to task a paternity test.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Yes, if there is a possibility he is the father, a court can Order him to participate in a DNA test to prove paternity.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 3:34 PM
If she files paternity case then he can be compelled to take a paternity test.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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Petit & Dommershausen, S.C.
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She can't force him but if she files a motion the court can make him do so or he can be in contempt of court.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Barbara A. Fontaine
Probably, since it is desirable for a child to know who the father is. Often the parties take the paternity test and if he IS the father he may possibly billed for the test, but if he is not the father, he doesn't pay for the test. Best to get the test and know, one way or another.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:56 AM
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If she files a parentage court action again him, the court will order that he take a blood/DNA test. He (and you) should want to occur in order to resolve the issue one way or another.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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Timothy Kevin Byrne Attorney at Law
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A Judge can order a paternity test.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:54 AM