My question involves paternity law for the State of: California
My sons father was no were in the picture throughout my pregnancy. He claimed he wanted to be involved in his sons life but when doctors appointments came and went he was no where to be heard of. He broke up with me on the night I told him I was pregnant and claimed he disappeared because we needed distance from eachother. When my son was born I finally heard from a family friend (whom is an attorney) that they would like to set up a meeting with me regarding my son and getting us to a clinic to get a paternity test. Right away I was against it. Upon not agreeing he filed with the courts fabricating a lie that "I made conflicting remarks about the paternity of m son." I was both very upset and hurt by this lie. In addition, once he establishes paternity he would also like to have my sons name changed. My question is now this: Can I fight the paternity yest as well as the name change?
I also recieved an email from him stating that he would like to settle this out of court if I meet him at a paternity clinic. I do not know if this is a smart idea and if it will affect me in any way and if I shoudl prepare myself with an attorney.

