Q: Can a father that's not on birth certificate still be forced to pay child support if he does not show at court hearing
Also no DNA test on record and courts was unable to serve him with the papers to come to court. He does work and has a proper home/mailing address
A: It is unlikely that the court will order him to pay without proof that he is the child's father. You should consult an attorney who can help you proceed with establishing him as the father and setting child support. Since you know where he lives and where he works, a private process server should be able to get him served.
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