What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama
My husband and I have 3 children with one more (and final) on the way. About 6 months ago, he was presented with an order to take a paternity test. The test concluded that he is indeed the father of a now 9-month old baby girl; the woman's pregnancy was the result of a one-night stand, and he was unaware of the child until receiving the paternity test order. Having said all that, I have several questions. Does the fact that she withheld all information about the child until well after the birth help our side of the case any? Does that fact that he has 3 (almost 4) children from our marriage factor into the support payment amount we have to pay to the mother? If we decide to file for joint legal and physical custody of the child, does that lessen the amount of support payed to the mother? If we decide to file for joint legal and physical custody of the child, does that then open up my earnings also?
My husband and I have 3 children with one more (and final) on the way. About 6 months ago, he was presented with an order to take a paternity test. The test concluded that he is indeed the father of a now 9-month old baby girl; the woman's pregnancy was the result of a one-night stand, and he was unaware of the child until receiving the paternity test order. Having said all that, I have several questions. Does the fact that she withheld all information about the child until well after the birth help our side of the case any? Does that fact that he has 3 (almost 4) children from our marriage factor into the support payment amount we have to pay to the mother? If we decide to file for joint legal and physical custody of the child, does that lessen the amount of support payed to the mother? If we decide to file for joint legal and physical custody of the child, does that then open up my earnings also?