Q: If I found to not be the father after two years should I still have to pay arrears and pay back the state for tanf?
I already went to court and they said I am responsible for paying back child support and tanf that the mother received but DNA proved I am not the father
A: I would not agree to pay the arrears just because the child support attorney said you have to - only if the JUDGE said you have to. ( your question doesn't say exactly who it is that told you). Obviously, it seems very unfair for you to have to pay support for a child that is not yours, but if there is law that says you must, then you also probably have the right to pursue the other parent. This is not something you should try to do your self, you should consult an experienced family law attorney. Many lawyers offer a free initial consult.
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