What is the name of your state? California
My ex girlfriend is carrying a child that I think could be mine. She is marrying another man. She has refused to submit to a DNA test. I have found out I need to file a petition to establish paternity in order to compel her to submit herself and the child to the DNA test. I can make sense of the form I also know I would need to have it served to her as well as providing her with a response form. The question is where do I file this form? I live in Los Angeles County and she lives in Orange County. Does anyone know what my next step is. I really do not have the funds for an attorney, plus this seems like a rather simple matter as far as things go. I know it will not get complicated until it is proven I am the father, at which point support and visitation would begin to be discussed, at that point I know I will need the assistance of a professional but the simple filing appears to be straight forward.What is the name of your state?
My ex girlfriend is carrying a child that I think could be mine. She is marrying another man. She has refused to submit to a DNA test. I have found out I need to file a petition to establish paternity in order to compel her to submit herself and the child to the DNA test. I can make sense of the form I also know I would need to have it served to her as well as providing her with a response form. The question is where do I file this form? I live in Los Angeles County and she lives in Orange County. Does anyone know what my next step is. I really do not have the funds for an attorney, plus this seems like a rather simple matter as far as things go. I know it will not get complicated until it is proven I am the father, at which point support and visitation would begin to be discussed, at that point I know I will need the assistance of a professional but the simple filing appears to be straight forward.What is the name of your state?