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TracyNB
Apr 21, 2011, 04:59 PM
I have a 7 year old daughter. Recently an old friend came into my life saying he thinks he could be her father.. I was married at the time of her conception and birth. My then husband signed the birth certificate. He is the only father she knows. However, I did have one night with this guy during our separation a month or so prior to conception. Do I have to cooperate with a paternity test? I don't want to have to explain something like that to my daughter.

inv225
Apr 21, 2011, 05:05 PM
You would have to comply only if there were a court order requiring you to do so.

cdad
Apr 21, 2011, 05:50 PM
What state is this in? States have different laws to deal with this issue. In many there is a time limit for challenge and in others it can be challenged at any time.

ScottGem
Apr 21, 2011, 06:22 PM
ANY question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area.

In most areas, your husband is presumed the father. However, most areas have a time limit during which a challenge needs to be mounted.

So you may nor may not be forced to comply.

Fr_Chuck
Apr 21, 2011, 06:38 PM
If he takes you to court and get a court order ( it will depend on state laws as if he can) but then you don't want the child to know ? What do you say 20 years from now when she finds out he really was and you did not allow her a chance to know ?

And while not binding in court, even home tests may give you some idea.