Q: Can I get a paternity test when the mother of my child refuses to give me one?
Since she is still legally married, her husbands name is on the birth certificate. She tells me that it is my child and I want joint custody of him because she doesn't let me see him unless I have money to give her.
A: You need to sue her for joint custody and visitation. Paternity testing can be ordered in the context of such a suit.
A: You have to file a petition to establish your legal rights. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
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