Q: The 11 yo child I am supporting was born in VA, I lived in PA. Child is not mine after 11 yrs what can I do?
I find out he is not mine what right do I have even though I signed the paternity acknowledgement in the hospital after not sleeping for a day and coming down from PA to see the child who was born early.
A: If a father finds out he is not, in fact, the father, in Virginia he can file a motion to disestablish paternity, which can allow for a DNA test. Unfortunately, there is not much to be done about the money that is already paid. That is why if you believe you aren't the father, you should file something quickly. You would be well served to speak with a family law attorney local to the area where the child lives.
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