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    Aug 17, 2010, 08:57 AM
    If a non biological parent acted as the parent for most of the child's life if the bio
    My husband and I have been separated for six months. We have one child together and one that he has raised since she was three she is now sixteen. He has posed as her father in every aspect. He has signed his name as her father since then. Her biological father is in prison and has been so for fourteen years. Can my husband be ordered to pay support?
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    Aug 17, 2010, 09:07 AM
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    he has signed his name as her father since then.
    Where?
    And the most important additional question-where do you live?
    The laws vary from state to state.
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    Aug 17, 2010, 09:07 AM

    What state do you live in?

    The short answer is maybe.
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    Aug 17, 2010, 09:09 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by stevetcg View Post
    What state do you live in?

    The short answer is maybe.
    Agreed:)
    Maybe yes and maybe not;)
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    Aug 17, 2010, 10:00 AM

    Did your husband ever adopt the children? Did he ever sign an acknowledgment of paternity?

    And as others pointed out ANY question about law needs to include your general area as laws vary by area.
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