Man Relieved of Child Support Payments

A man who mistakenly believed he was the father of his girlfriend's son will no longer have to pay child support for the child. The man's girlfriend had a child he believed to be his and acknowledged the child as his in writing. However, when a DNA test showed the child not to be his, a judge still did not allow him to not pay child support. Now, a Michigan appeals court has decided that he can no longer be pursued for child support.

Child support is a difficult issue and can result in a long court process if you are arrested for not making payments. There are many details about child support cases that you need to know in order to resolve your issue in the best way possible. You should not have to suffer in certain situations if you have tried and failed to afford your payments. You need to be aware, if you are dealing with child support, that you have rights as well that should be protected.

With the help of a family law attorney, you can proceed forward with your case properly and know that you have an expert on your side. You deserve a fair outcome and working with a lawyer will provide that. You can count on an attorney to have your best interest in mind while dealing with your difficult court case. Please take some time to contact a family law lawyer to begin discussing the details of your case as soon as possible.