Pregnant After Divorce (TN)

[SingleAgainInTN]

Say you're going through a divorce in Tennessee and after it is finalized, the couple hooks up for some no-strings sex. Yes that's probably crazy - I don't need or want any lectures on how this is a bad idea. I'm not even to that point yet. But anyway, let's say that the ex-couple gets together for some fun and she turns up pregnant. Since they were married at some point, does he have any legal obligations to her? Is he legally free of any responsibility? Is there a custody battle or alimony battle that can ensue in court because of this?

I'm going through a divorce right now and the thought just crossed my mind. Please, only serious answers unless they're just damn funny. Then it's ok

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

The parents, whether they are married or not, are responsible for their wee-ones. That means child support/custody will need to be established, etc. No alimony though.

 

[SingleAgainInTN]

That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure. Something to look out for later on, for sure. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Zigner]

Perhaps a better thing to think about is the reason you are DIVORCING in the first place!

 

[ezmarelda]

Don't do IT...just don't

 

[mommyof4]

If you are thinking about having sex with this man and creating a child sometime in the distant future, what is it in your marriage that cannot just be worked out with a good counselor, lots of tears, patience and elbow grease?

Sorry, I know that wasn't a legal response, but I just couldn't help myself.

 

[Silverplum]

There once was a girl from Nantucket...

Oh, not that kind of funny? What?

 

[Gracie3787]

... the couple hooks up for some no-strings sex.

I'm going to use one of seniorjudge's favorite sayings: "ain't no such critter".
Almost all sex has some strings attached, even if the "strings" don't get noticed until much later. Also, as a woman who divorced and did have sex with my ex, "for old times sake" I can tell you that sex after divorce definately does have strings attached.

 

[penelope10]

If you two are divorced then it's time to move on. Sex with an ex is never a good idea. (Didn't mean to rhyme---no pun intended)