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Paternity

Ask questions here pertaining to the role of a father during his child's development in the womb. Also pertains to paternity tests and possibly determining the father of the child as a result of intercourse with different men on specific dates.

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How many weeks do you get of for maternity leave?

Most places will give 6-8 weeks, although some places will give you three months.

Legal rights for DNA testing qld for fathers who were court odered?

what are the legal right for a father who as been court odered and proven of a DNA testing to the child

Can you get your late father s dna sample from social services of years ago to take a test to prove he was your father?

listen u can do that but u will need your so call fathers permissions.

Get in touch with Social Services and explain you want to take a DNA test to determine if this person was your real father. They should help you out.

I signed the birth certificate assuming I was the father but now I am not sure. Can I request a paternity test and will I still be held responsible financially?

If you were married to the mother at the time of the birth, you are legally the father. Perhaps a paternity test might clear things up, but you do need licensed legal advice.

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The laws vary in different jurisdictions. First, you should visit the court and ask to speak with an advocate to see if you can request a paternity test. You may be required to pay for the test. If the test results show that you are not the father you should petition for a termination of the child support order. If possible, you should consult with an attorney.

What legal consequences could you face while attempting to obtain a paternity test without consent?

The question is not valid because the action cited would not be done by any licensed facililty or medical provider without the consent and particpation of the adults involved or a court order.

Can paternity be determined if you only have DNA from mother and child?

Not really, otherwise it will called as maternity test. You need to have sample from alleged father to establish paternity relation.

Is there a test to determine if the baby you're carrying is your husband's?

yes actually there is its called an amnio test but you have to ask your doctor if this safe for your pregnancy at this time and it can only be done if your husband submitts to testing also

What custody do a father have in Georgia not married?

If a child is born out of wedlock in Georgia, the father must file a petition seeking legitimation through the courts to become the legal father. Putting a name on a birth certificate is not sufficient. In the legitimation proceeding, the court has the authority to make custody determinations.

If the father has not filed for legitimation, he is a legal stranger to the child, and has no rights to custody.

Can a New York judge order a paternity test for a child no born in New York state?

If either parent lives in New York or if the child lives in New York then the judge can order a paternity test.

If pregnant do you have to marry the baby's father?

No you do not have to marry him. Years ago, that would be a very common practice, to marry the baby's father. But in today's society, that is becoming more scarce.

Also, today, there are loads of resources out that for singles mothers. But even with them, the road ahead could be very trying and difficult.

If you are getting divorced and you have a child with your boyfriend do you need a paternity test done?

Whose name is listed on the birth certificate? If it is your boyfriend, when you file for divorce, notify your attorney that the child is not your husband's and that your ex will have no legal obligation towards your child.

If your boyfriend is not listed as the father, you need, for legal reasons, to have a paternity test done and have your boyfriend legally recognized as the father of your child.

Depending on your state laws, if the divorce is not final the husband is automatically put on the birth certificate. So, then yes, a paternity test has to be done to prove to the court it is not the husbands and the boyfriends which will be proven by the test. Also, depending on your state laws then the state will make the boyfriend pay child support regardless if you are living together or not.

Can the mother refuse a DNA test in NC?

Sure, but she will probably forfeit her right to child support and public assistance.

What happens if the father refuses to acknowledge paternity?

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.

How can an inmate do a paternity test?

The rules for this will vary depending on what facility the inmate is at. If it is court ordered fordetermination of paternity (most often for custody or child support issues) then the facility would be very likely to perform the test (even more likely if an outside source is paying for it). It is just a simple swab test that can be done in any clinic setting. However, if the inmate is requesting the test without a court order, it will likely be much more difficult. In the case of the inmate requesting it, I would imagine that his sentence being served would play some factor in it. The facility might want to make him wait until he is close to release if they'll do it without a court order at all. Also, in many states if you've ever committed a felony they require that your DNA be part of your record. I'm not sure if it's possible to go this route, but everything's worth a chance when it comes to kids. There might be a way of using that DNA sample to establish paternity. That would require: the inmate's consent (in the case of no court order), the judge's permission, the ability of whatever testing facility, and availability of the sample for things like this.

Can you get a divorce in Arkansas if you are pregnant by someone other than your husband and you have a paternity test done prior to the baby being born?

You can get a divorce under any circumstances. If you are carrying another man's child, it may not be your decision. Your husband may make that decision for you.

Does medicade pay for paternity tests?

The State child support agency will pay for paternity testing.

How do you take a paternity test?

DNA has to be taken from the child and both parents.

If you have a warrant for child support and you bond out and go to court for a paternity test and find out its not yours do you get the bond money back?

No, in those states that do allow you to petition for a paternity test, after an order is in place, your child support must be current first. Twenty states do not allow the challenge, period. see links

What happen to the father of the baby if the DNA confirm positive?

If DNA confirms a man is child's father, the father will have a few decisions to make. The father can assume responsibility for the child and work together with the mother for the sake of the child, or the father can sign over his parental right to the mother, and choose to have no further contact with the child.

Family Law Attorneys-How do you find a good one?

The best way to find a good attorney is to ask around. Ask friends, neighbors, relatives, owners of neighborhood businesses you frequent and people at work. If there are local chat rooms send out a call for good lawyers names. Check online for local listings that rate lawyers. The best recommendations come from someone who had a very good experience with their attorney.

Can a mother sue a man for maintenance without DNA tests being done to prove that it is his child?

She can, although she would have a fairly hard time proving it is his child.

Get the tests done; if she refuses then you can basically refute all claims by showing her reluctance to prove them.