View Full Version : Please help just found out am not the father of my 5 year child and don't want to lose
goofy8182
Sep 25, 2013, 07:52 PM
Hi my question is there any law that say that I can keep being the father of my child after finding out am not the father for 5 years I love my child and don't want to loose her this is what happen I took the mother of my child to court to demand visitation rights we had 2 court dates the first to petition the my visitation rights she was asked if she was sure I was the father she said yes they asked me the same question I said yes because I had no doubts so they granted me temporary visitations after on the next court day I was going to go to sign the paper with her so I can have full visitation rights she agreed to everything but when we got in front of the judge she requested a paternity test because she was not sure if I was the father after 5 year so not to make this longer DNA test came back that I was not the father I Don't WANT TO LOOSE MY CHILD IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO KEEP Seeing THE CHILD SHE IS Everything FOR ME
ScottGem
Sep 26, 2013, 05:55 AM
Were you married when the child was born? Are you on the birth certificate? If so you are the legal father, regardless of biology.
However it is possible a challenge to paternity can be mounted. This depends on local laws (any question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area). You should consult a local attorney.
goofy8182
Sep 26, 2013, 07:09 AM
Were you married when the child was born? Are you on the birth certificate? If so you are the legal father, regardless of biology.
However it is possible a challenge to paternity can be mounted. This depends on local laws (any question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area). You should consult a local attorney.
No I was not married to her we lived together when she got pregnant and yes my name is on the birth certificate I was there during labor. And am from chicago
ScottGem
Sep 26, 2013, 07:41 AM
Did you sign an acknowledgement of paternity?
Here is the law for IL: Illinois Paternity Law - Paternity Laws - Paternity (http://paternity.uslegal.com/paternity-laws/illinois-paternity-law/)
You are probably the legal father. Until the court changes that you have the rights of any father. It seems doubtful that a successful challenge can be mounted. Though its possible. Again you need to consult an attorney.
goofy8182
Sep 26, 2013, 07:52 AM
Thanks for your help