Los Angeles, CA asked in Child Support for California

Q: Can the noncustodial parent get in trouble for lyingabout not being the father just to get away for not paying Child su?

The noncustodial parent requested a DNA testing

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Angelina Bradley
Angelina Bradley
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  • Monterey Park, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If the non-custodial parent made a statement under oath that he knew to be false, then yes, it is possible. But here, you have a paternity action, and he's asking you to prove he's the father prior to child support being ordered. That is not an unreasonable request. And, ultimately, the delaying tactic won't matter. Child support will be ordered retroactive to the date that the order requesting it was filed.

So, let's say you filed in August. He requested testing in October, you get results in December, and those results show that he is likely the father. The court would then order support going all the way back to August.

Good luck with your case.

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