Paternity Fraud
While there is usually no confusion over who the mother of a child is, determining a child’s paternity can, in some instances, be a contested and difficult task. In many cases, a mother’s word is all that men have to go by in determining whether or not they are fathers.
Unfortunately, some women may lie about their children’s paternities. If you suspect that you have been lied to regarding your parentage of a child, contact the Conroe paternity suit lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-362-2865.
Reasons for Paternity Fraud
A child’s mother may lie about issues of paternity for a variety of reasons. While some may lie unintentionally, truly believing that the wrong man is a child’s father, others lie intentionally. Some potential reasons for lying about a child’s paternity include:
- Economic support
- Assistance in raising the child
- Having a family structure for the child
Though these reasons may be for the well-being of the child, it is still illegal to fraudulently lead an individual to believe that he has fathered a child that is not his. In these cases, the father may be able to sue the woman to earn back the resources he has spent on the child.
At the very least, a man who suspects that he may be the victim of paternity fraud should get a DNA test to confirm the paternity of the child in question. If the child is not his, he is no longer responsible for child support.
Contact Us
If you have been the victim of paternity fraud, you should take legal action. Contact the Conroe paternity fraud attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-362-2865 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
