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A DNA test can be taken to prove it. The natural mother can order it to be done. If a judgment has already been ordered for child support, then you will have to appeal with your lawyer and have a DNA test to prove you are not the father.
Only the court or the state's department of child support enforcement can order someone to take a paternity test.
A paternity/parentage suit is treated the same as any lawsuit.
Before the unmarried mother can receive child support she must file a suit in the state circuit court in her county of residence.
The male named as the alledged father will be served with a summons with the court designation, date and time he is to appear.
The defendant can appear in court with or without legal counsel and contest the suit, in which case a paternity test will be ordered.
If the defendant fails to request a continuance or does not appear at the hearing the court will enter a default judgment for child support.
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How do you revoke paternity right if the father only acknowledge the child but the child does not bear his father's surname?
There is a fairly brief period in which the man may rescind his acknowledgment of paternity (in Illinois, 60 days). Surnames are meaningless in paternity determinations.
Do you have to have a paternity test to legitimate a child?
Not necessarily. Depending on the jurisdiction, he may sign an acknowledgment of paternity or acknowledge paternity in open court.
Does fathers name have to be on birth certificate for child to be able to draw his social security?
No. But the father's paternity must be established by a paternity test.No. But the father's paternity must be established by a paternity test.No. But the father's paternity must be established by a paternity test.No. But the father's paternity must be established by a paternity test.
Father not on birthcertifcat and mom marries and child has mothers maiden name what happens?
The father can file for paternity rights.
How do you legally ask for a paternity test?
Send the alleged father a letter via certified mail, return receipt requested, asking that he submit to a paternity test. If he refuses, you will have to file a paternity lawsuit, where the court will order him to take a paternity test. If you must file a lawsuit, you should see a family law attorney.
What does not present mean on a birth certificate?
When someone is "not present," they were not there to witness the birth. It could also refer to a parent who was not legally involved in the birth (such as a father who did not acknowledge paternity).
What happens when you have a support case and the father opened a paternity to prolong the court date do you have to wait for paternity to get support?
Yes and all men should as there's a 30% chance he's not the father. see link
Can I take a man to court if he is a possible birth dad to me if he refuses a DNA test?
Yes. File for a child support order with your local county. They will initiate a paternity test on the potential father, if that is not the father, they can test other men. They will order him to submit to the DNA test. If he refuses then they can actually rule him the father in some states.
What happens if a child's mother dies but she was not married to the father?
If paternity has been legally established, the father could petition for custody/ guardianship.
Can the attorney general force you to do a paternity?
If the father refuses, a default order can be entered against him. Mothers use the right of privacy to prevent the test see links below
Is it a DNA hair test for paternity?
No, but it should be done to confirm it. Once a man acknowledges paternity, he's obligated financially, even if later he learns that he's not the father.
Who can challenge paternity of a deceased father?
The parents of the deceased father (the childs grandparents) can do a paternity test.
