Q: The Court issued Child support for a child that was not established in a paternity test.
My Husband is an alleged Father, but my husband wants to establish paternity and have the custody options if results are positive or have child support removed if results are negative. Is this an option? Child support is for ND, however we are Residents of SC. He did not attend the original hearing due to potential loss of job.
A: This question is too complicated to provide an answer over the internet. You need to consult with a lawyer.
A: More information is needed to adequately answer. That being said, a paternity test may relieve your husband from child support. The court may also consider whether your husband holds out the child as his own and acts in a fatherly capacity. Another state will enforce a custody order from another state. Orders are generally modified in the district in which it was ordered. This is merely general legal information, and you should seek an attorney before relying on the above stated information or taking any action related to such information. Good luck to you!
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