Paternity Survey Reveals More Guys Asking ‘Am I The Father?’

By Tara Brewer Special to DadsDivorce.com Men questioning paternity has become a widespread issue that leaves many guys confused about the complex paternity law process, according to a recent survey. In a survey conducted by Identigene DNA Paternity Test, more than 10 percent of adults have been in a situation …

Using A Paternity Test To Dismiss Child Support Orders

Question: How do I challenge a child support decision via a paternity test? I was just submitted with child support papers from a woman I am convinced did not have my child. But she somehow was able to get me on the hook for child support. Isn’t there supposed to …

Can Child Support Orders Be Entered Without You Knowing?

Question: My question deals with child support and paternity laws. I recently was informed that there was a strong possibility that an ex-girlfriend from many years ago is claiming I am the father of her child. I’ve been told it’s possible a default judgment was entered against me ruling me …

Child Support Is Leaving Me With No Money

Question: I pay child support for a child I had with a woman I briefly dated. When a paternity test revealed I was the father I stepped up and took on the responsibilities as a dad. With it came an order for child support that takes away almost half of …

Paternity Law: What To Expect If You’re An Unwed Father

By Robin W. Klein Mens Divorce Attorney, Cordell and Cordell Paternity law is a complex area of law that frequently discriminates against fathers rights. It’s not uncommon for family law attorneys to have clients with children that have never been married to the mother nor been to court who simply …

Book Excerpt: The Tools You Need To Be Successful

Below is an excerpt from the book “The Tools You Need To Be Successful: Never Give Up, Never Back Down” by Joshua McDowell, a single father who shares with divorced dads the tools they need to keep themselves in their children’s life and learn how to have a happy and …

Child Custody: How To Get Parenting Time With A Child You Haven’t Seen In Years

Question: I do not have child custody of my son and for a variety of reasons have not seen him in six years. I am gravely ill and want to have a relationship with him before I die so he knows I am his father and I always loved him. …

Paternity Law: Gaining Child Custody As An Unwed Biological Father

By Nathan A. Hacker Mens Divorce Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Paternity law is a growing area of litigation as currently more than 4 out of 10 children are born to unmarried parents, according to the National Center For Health Statistics. Of the 41 percent of children born out of wedlock, …

Paying Child Support For A Non-Biological Child

Question: Is there a paternity law that requires a husband to pay child support for a child born during the marriage even if he is not the biological father? My wife and I are still married, but we are considering a divorce. She recently had a baby that I do …

Paternity Law: Rescinding Acknowledgement of Paternity Based On Paternity Fraud

Question: Is there a paternity law that addresses potential paternity fraud? I signed a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity at the time of my child’s birth. I now have reason to believe the child’s mother lied to me about being the biological father. I would like to get a paternity test …