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    notproud Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 29, 2009, 10:33 PM
    In FL the father refused to show up for paternity test 14 yrs ago and now wants a tes
    I live in fl and 14 yrs ago I was served papers for a paternity test an child support. I ignored it and the courts granted the order. Now 14 ys has passed and I want a paternity test. If the test comes back that I'm not the father will I still owe the back child support and will I still be obligated for support for the next 3 yrs because the child is getting ready to turn 15. I'm sorry to say that I have never gave payment towards this child.
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    Jan 1, 2010, 04:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by notproud View Post
    if the test comes back that im not the father will i still owe the back child support and will i still be obligated for support for the next 3 yrs because the child is getting ready to turn 15. im sorry to say that i have never gave payment towards this child.
    Short answer:yes,you will be obligated to pay all back child support and rate of interest for all missed paiments notwithstanding whether the test result is positive or negative.
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    Jan 1, 2010, 04:28 PM

    By refusing the test you acknowledged paternity ad were declared the legal father. Then a support order was entered. That order remains in force. I'm not even sure a court will entertain your taking a test after all this time. So whether it comes back positive or not will be immaterial.

    You screwed up big time and you will be paying for it.
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