I my boyfriend is a teenager will he have to pay child support?
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I my boyfriend is a teenager will he have to pay child support?
I’m 17 and am having a baby with my boyfriend. We are not living together and won’t be living together after the baby is born.
Asked on August 28, 2011 Nebraska
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
He will still be responsible for paying child support for the life of the child and since the two of you did not conceive this child during wedlock, you will need to prove paternity. It will basically mean you will need to pay for a paternity test and will need to have the court order him to agree to a paternity test if he does not willingly give a DNA sample when the child is born. Child support will also mean child visitation and possible joint custody. Talk to your parents and trusted adults in the family court arena about your rights, the father's rights and how the court will be required to do what will be in the best interests of the child. Legal aid societies in your county and city might be able to help you with low cost and no cost legal representation. You will also need to think about your future education and child care while you attend school.
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