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paternity testing

Asked on Mar 16th, 2014 on Child Support - New York
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I was born in England in 1971 illegitimately, I have never met my so called father as he lives in New York. I have tried every attempt to contact him via his son yet to no avail. Where do I stand legally under us law in regards to getting paternity established.
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Divorce Attorney serving Garden City, NY
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I actually had a case somewhat similar years ago.  You can file a petition to establish paternity snce you are now an emancipated adult.   He will, naturally, fight it.   Do you have any proof that he is your father?
Answered on Mar 17th, 2014 at 3:46 PM

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