Q: How do you get the court to drop child support when you didn't know the child was yours? Cause the mother lied
I believe it's unfair to the father. The mother didn't know who the father was but now the state coming after you for child support and you didn't even know
A: In general, a child support order may be modified periodically. The court may consider whether another person has acted in a parental role and held out the child as his own. If would also be relevant what the child's age was when you were made aware of the child and that it is yours. Challenging child support is particularly challenging, and you should retain at attorney to handle the matter. Good luck!
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