Proceeding on a paternity petition
As I had mentioned beforein my other thread.....I sent the petition in a week ago. I received a court date of April 19th. I'm thrilled ,that I have the court date. However, in anyones experience.....what should I expect at the hearing? I intend on doing this without an attorney; not really sure if an attorney is needed for this. I already had a DNA test done, so I know the answer . Just curious as to what is in store for me.
New York State- btw
I don't think you will have much luck
I believe new york state and new jersey's laws are the same. My ex went through this almost 5 years ago. He signed the birth certificate but found out 9 years later the mother had lied. After a paternity test proved he wasn't the father, the judge stated that since it had been 9 years and he had signed the bc he was established as the father and if the mother wanted child support he would have to pay. The law is one-sided. I feel sorry 4 you.