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In order to legally challenge paternity, a civil suit must be filed in Family Court. If the judge orders a DNA test, the parties will need to pay a few hundred dollars to have the test performed and interpreted by a court-approved facility. In the event that paternity is confirmed, the father will then likely be ordered to pay child support and issues regarding custody and/or visitation will be addressed. If the father does not wish to maintain his parental rights, he can terminate them through the court.

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In what way one can legally challenge paternity?

In order to legally challenge paternity, a civil suit must be filed in Family Court. If the judge orders a DNA test, the parties will need to pay a few hundred dollars to have the test performed and interpreted by a court-approved facility. In the event that paternity is confirmed, the father will then likely be ordered to pay child support and issues regarding custody and/or visitation will be addressed. If the father does not wish to maintain his parental rights, he can terminate them through the court.


Is the child state property if the parents are not legally married?

No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.No. A child is no one's property. An unmarried mother has sole custody until the father establishes his paternity in court. Once paternity is established the father can petition for custody and/or visitation and the court can prepare a child support order as necessary if the mother retains sole physical custody.


What if there is no custody agreement and one parent will not let the other parent see the children?

The parent who is not allowed visitation should petition the court to establish their paternity and request a visitation schedule.


How can you make your ex girlfriend have a DNA test to prove that her child is mine?

If your ex-girlfriend is refusing to have a paternity test done, you do have other means of getting one. You would have to file a court petition, with a compelling statement of why a paternity test would be reasonable.


Can a father keep a child from a mother if there is no court order?

Neither parent should keep a child away from the other parent if there is no good reason. A good reason would be abuse, neglect, drug abuse, etc... If there are problems with custody and there are not court custody papers, there needs to be. Go to the court house and have the process started. Without these papers, either parent could keep the child (as long as the father is proven to be the father or his name is on the birth certificate) and it is not kidnapping. There is not court order preventing it. Also remember that the mother does not always automatically get full physical custody. The court looks at what is best for the child, not the parents.


Do you need all the father's personal information to file for child support?

The more information the better, but the minimum, I suppose, is either his employer or an address. States enact laws governing the procedures concerning child support issues. By all the information one might assume that means Social Security numbers and/or other identifying documents. Generally, such things are needed unless the identity of the father has been validated by paternity test or a legally signed certificate acknowledging paternity. If paternity has not been established in some manner that must be done before any action can be taken on the support petition (lawsuit).


How can one legally emancipate a minor?

To legally emancipate a minor, they must typically file a petition with the court, demonstrate financial independence, and prove they can support themselves. The court will then decide if emancipation is in the minor's best interest.


How can a 16-year-old legally choose which parent he or she wishes to live with?

At 16 and still considered a juvenile, you cannot legally choose which parent to live with. That determination is made by the court, based on many factors. What you can do is talk to your parents about your desires and one of them can petition the court for custody. In extreme cases, you yourself can petition the court to be heard, but the decision will still rest with the judge.


What is the process for initiating a for-cause challenge in a legal context?

To initiate a for-cause challenge in a legal context, one must first identify a valid reason or cause for the challenge, such as bias or conflict of interest. Next, a formal motion or petition must be filed with the appropriate court or governing body, outlining the specific grounds for the challenge. The challenge will then be reviewed and a decision will be made on whether to proceed with further legal proceedings.


Can one parent keep another parent from picking minor children up from daycare?

Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.Yes, if that parent has sole legal custody of the child.Yes, if the parents are unmarried and the other parent (father) hasn't established his paternity legally.


Where can I get a paternity test for one parent?

Amazon.com carries an At-Home-Paternity Test from a company called Identigene.


Can your daughter leave the state with her children without her husbands permission?

Yes, as long as you have not established your paternity legally and obtained a visitation schedule or custody rights.Yes, as long as you have not established your paternity legally and obtained a visitation schedule or custody rights.Yes, as long as you have not established your paternity legally and obtained a visitation schedule or custody rights.Yes, as long as you have not established your paternity legally and obtained a visitation schedule or custody rights.