Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

I had a child 8 years ago, I then married her mother which was followed by a divorce 9 months later. I then began paying child support and have joint custody. Due to a medical emergency I just found out there her illness is a heridtary one I've discovered I'm not the biological father, I never even knew this was a possibility. Do I have legal rights to get back child support ive paid?


Asked on 6/09/10, 8:51 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

i doubt it; you can be deemed to be a defacto parent.

Consult a lawyer for a review of the case or call me .

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Answered on 6/09/10, 12:14 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

probably not but retain an attorney to determine whether you can stop future support payments to be assumed by the actual biological father, if known. Good Luck!

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Answered on 6/09/10, 7:26 pm


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