Thibodaux, LA asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Louisiana

Q: I have been paying child support for the last few years now but not sure if he is really mine or not .

I have been paying child support for the last few years now but I'm not sure if he is really mine or not . I am not on the birth certificate and we have never gotten a DNA because she will not do it. Can the courts make sure do a DNA? If it turns out not to be my child can my child support and arrears be dropped?

She also will not let me see him. How Can she do that if I am paying child support?

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Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: If you have unsupervised visitation, pick up a DNA test at CVS, Walgreens or online. If not, then hire a custody attorney to get a judge to order one.

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