Texan Lawmakers Pass New Law to Address Paternity Disputes
Posted on Mar 29, 2012 6:15pm PDT
Texan lawmakers have decided to address paternity-related conflicts in
the state by passing Senate Bill 785. Before the bill was passed, men
could only request a paternity test before they had been legally declared
biological fathers. This meant that men who were persuaded into signing
a birth certificate, deceived into believing that they were the father
or even missed a special court date would not have the chance to request
paternity testing.
Under the new law, which was signed by Governor Rick Perry, fathers can
now petition the court for paternity tests. This law is meant to safeguard
men who believe that they are not the biological fathers and wish to avoid
certain obligations, such as paying
child support. If a paternity test reveals that a man is not the biological father,
he can request the court remove his name from the birth certificate and
absolve him of any financial obligations to the child in question. Do
you have questions or concerns about a recent paternity action or child
support matter? If so, take the time to speak with a
Jacksonville family attorney from our team who can provide you with answers and direction by
contacting Hutchinson Law to arrange your
case evaluation.