Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Want to get father of child to take Paternity test
This is for a friend of mine. She is pregnant by a man who is in the military serving in Korea. He admits that he may be the father, but won't take a paternity test. Is there some way he can be forced to take a paternity test?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Want to get father of child to take Paternity test
This is complicated, but she can file a paternity suit in the county of her residence and see what happens. She needs to consult with a local attorney.
Re: Want to get father of child to take Paternity test
A Georgia court has the authority to order the suspected father to take a paternity test. The complicating factors include whether or not Georgia is the correct place to bring the legitimation action and the matter of the suspected father being in the military. Your friend needs to see an attorney and the sooner the better.
This answer, though responsive to the question is general in nature. It is not designed to be and should not be relied on as your sole source of information when analyzing and resolving a specific legal issue. Each fact situation is different; the laws are constantly changing. If you have specific questions regarding a particular fact situation, I urge you to consult with competent legal counsel.
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