Q: I am married and have been for 12 1/2 years. I got pregnant by a man who came to the US illegally. We got a house togeth
He was abusive and left when i was 6 1/2 months pregnant and on bed rest. The rent was due and no food in the house. I had my son 5 weeks early. I tried to contact him. My son stayed hospitalized for 3 weeks. I tried to contact him. His sister told me it wasnt his problem that he moved back to Mexico. I was affraid and didnt know what to do. My husband stepped up and has provided and helped with all my sons needs including medical. Even when my sons father was here he wasnt active in my pregnacy. He would not help with medical or help me with gething my prenatal vitamins and iron. He has made no attemp to see my son. In fact i havent seen or heard from him since he left even despite of my several attempst to contact him for help. My son son is 4 1/2 months now, and I fecieved a paternity action. My husband has assumed all responsibility and care for my son. What are our rights? Can this man get paternity after he would not help and my husband has dine paid medical and provided every
A: I don't understand why an illegal would seek paternity. Contact a family lawyer and fight it. Your husband is presumed to be the father because you had your child during your marriage.
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