Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Child Support Case

Dear Sir/Madam,

In the state of Tennessee, when a man is mentioned as the alleged father in a child support case, can he be made to take a DNA test?

Can the man refuse to take the test and not respond to the other party's attorney?

Can he simply say: ''I am not the father'' and the case is closed?

Can the papers be served to his parents?

My attorney in the UK is proceeding extremely slowly claiming that since paternity has not been established, my case is not taking shape. He also said that he cannot serve notice to the parents of the alleged father because it would be seen as harrassment.

Many thanks.


Asked on 9/20/06, 2:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
LAURA TEK LAW OFFICE OF LAURA TEK

Re: Child Support Case

BIGGG MISTAKE if the person (alleged father) was served and failed to appear or contest the paternity petition. A default judgment can be entered against him and a support obligation set whether he enters an appearance in the case or not. It happens ALL the time. Later on down the road he discovers that he was found to be the father by default and ordered to pay an amount of support that has accumulated over time to thousands of dollars. Before he knows it, he is sent to jail for non-payment of support.

HE NEEDS TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY AND RESPOND.

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Answered on 9/20/06, 3:56 pm


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