Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

how do they come after you to establish paternity, can they arrest you? I was told you have to be served papers In person how do they come after you to establish paternity, can they arrest you? I was told you have to be served papers In person


Asked on 10/02/13, 11:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jared Austin Austin Legal Services, PLC

They can only arrest you for breaking the law or failure to comply with a court order. They can serve you with papers to a paternity suit and have a court order requiring you to submit to DNA testing. If that occurs, consult with a lawyer.

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Answered on 10/02/13, 12:12 pm


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