Q: When a DNA test comes back that I have a biological child, what is the process for signing my rights over?
I was in a relationship 4 years ago. Significant other got pregnant. We were together through whole pregnancy and 2 months after child was born I was, I was told it’s not mine. DNA test with the other man’s mother came back she is the paternal grandmother. Fast forward 3 years, I get served papers for child support. I already have an 11 year old and she is afraid and uncomfortable around the alleged child’s mother. If the child turns out to be mine, I feel it will make my daughter be afraid to be around me in fear that the ex may show up and ruin mine and her mother co parenting relationship that we’ve worked hard on. I would rather sign the rights over than have my daughter feel uncomfortable to be with me.
A: If the DNA is positive, you probably will not be given the chance to terminate your rights. Obviously the mother (or the State) is after you for child support. Probably should hire an attorney now.
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