How do I request a paternity test?
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How do I request a paternity test?
I accepted a summons last week for personal service on an individual. It states that I am the father of a child and the mother is seeking support and insurance. I have 20 days to respond. Approximately 3 years ago, my wife and I seperated and I did sleep with the woman in question. I am not sure if the child is mine because she was sleeping with other guys. I found a genaric form online for a motion for scientific paternity testing. I wonder if I have it notarized and send it to that county clerk, if that is a sufficient reply? Also, who all do I have to send it to? All parties, or just file with the clerk of courts? One more thing, if I sign over rights to this child (if she is mone) am I still liabile for support and so forth?
Asked on October 15, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Given the facts that you have written about where you are being sued for paternity of this child you need to answer the summons and complaint timely and deny paternity serving a copy on the other side and file such with the court. In the answer, request a paternity test. I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney to assist you in your matter. Even if you sign over rights to this child where you are deemed the father, you are still obligated to pay child support. If you are not deemed the father you do not have to pay child support.
You do not need to have your reply notarized. You can simply sign the answer with affirmative defenses.
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