Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: A doubt about being the father

It is a double edged sword. If you seek a test, and it is yours, you essentially have accused her of being with someone else. If it is not your child, and you sign the certificate, you may waive paternity testing, and be obligated to that child until emancipation that could be somewhere between 18-21 years. If you have doubts about being the father of the child, contact me or another lawyer to discuss this matter.

Re: A doubt about being the father

Take the test!!!!!!!!!!

If you are not involved with her, it does not matter.

You should not worry that she will feel accused of being with someone else -- as Mr. Lebensbaum says.

If you are determined to be the father, she will treat you as a WALLET for the next 23 (not 21) years -- or until the child is emancipated, goes to and finishes full-time college, or marries. Your one-night stand might even keep the child from you . . . despite your weekly payments.

You should have kept Peter in his pocket or used a condom. Hope that it is NOT yours.

Re: A doubt about being the father

I agree with the other attorneys' postings. When you have to question whether or not something is true, you have answered your own question. Your in doubt, get the test! This is a lifetime commitment. Sure she does not want anything from you, only for you to sign on the dotted line that's all she needs. Discuss this with an attorney. Good luck!

Sincerely, Maria Murber