Q: How do I disestablish paternity, for custodial purposes, if the child is over the age of 4?
A:
Recently in 2011, the Texas legislature passed a bill that allows for father who signed an acknowledgment of paternity or been adjudicated as the father without DNA testing, to file a petition to terminate paternity if they are not the biological father. Currently under the bill, there is no statue of limitation, however starting in mid to late 2012, the law changes to the extent that the father only has 1 year from the date he finds out he is not the biological father.
Disclaimer: This answer does not constitute legal advice. Consult a family law attorney to give you more advice.
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