Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina
Dna test
I was in a very brief relationship 8 years ago. The young lady became pregnant but at that time told me it was by her then pesent boyfriends child. She has recently called me and asked for a DNA test. First, am i obligated to take one, and 2nd, if I do, can I be obligated to pay child support?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Dna test
You are not obligated to take one merely due to her request. However, if she received public assistance and lists you as one of the possible fathers, the Child Support Enforcement unit may file a complaint against you to determine paternity in which case you will likely be ordered to take such a test.
If you are the father, yes - you are obligated to pay child support unless your rights have been terminated or there is some other unusual circumstance.
It is important to have an attorney protect your rights. I just represented a nice man who would have been ordered to pay over $4,000 in back past paid public assistance but we pled the statute of limitation and won - he saved $4,000....
Go to the NC Bar Association, https://www.ncbar.org/public/lrs/search.aspx, and use their lawyer referral service. See an attorney and get a plan of action.
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