If paternity hasn't already been legally established, you need to go to your local county courthouse and file for this. You cannot get court-ordered visitation until you're proven to be the father. This will require a DNA test that you (& possibly your g/f) will have to pay for. It may take months to complete. Once your're proven to be the father, you'll get visitation rights - usually a set schedule - and will be ordered to pay child support. You can ask for a mediation conference instead of a court hearing - but it all depends on how your county handles this. Some may not offer mediation services for this. Call the court offices first to inquire about everything. Alot of times they'll say they can't give out legal advice, but other times they will tell you what forms you need to file to get started.jimbojoiner said:
~Most states have an online support calculator that will give you an estimate on how much support will be ordered. Do a google search for "North Carolina Child Support Calculator", that should get you to where you need to be. If custody is equal the parent with the higher income usually pays support so that the child lives in similar financial enviroments when with mom and dad.jimbojoiner said: