Henderson, TN asked in Child Custody for Tennessee

Q: Live in Jackson seperated but not divorced pregnant by boyfriend. If DNA test is done before birth can he go on cert.

Husband knows its not his and doesnt want responsability. He lives in North Carolina and will not come to TN.

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Johnny Quitman Rasberry
Johnny Quitman Rasberry
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cordova, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: You need to do this the right way. If the dna shows that your boyfriend is indeed the father, that will not be the end of the issue. If he is the father, then he would not be lying if he is allowed to sign the birth certificate. However, there is a presumption in the law that a child during the marriage is a product of the marriage and your husband will have a legal claim to the child. The only way to bring this issue to closure is to file a petition in juvenile court to establish paternity.

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