Son's Girlfriend is Pregnant, He is Unemployed

[Momski]

So, if they don't get married they should definitely get a DNA test and a court order for child support and visitation? Is that correct?

[Dogmatique]

In a nutshell!

[Momski]

and I guess even if they do decide to get married they should have a paternity test. Cover all the bases beforehand. Got it!

[PandorasBox]

My suggestion:

I assume Dad is going to school full-time. He could cut down to 3/4 or half. It will take him longer to get a degree, but give him time to find employment that better supports his girlfriend and child. A lot of people do that. He'll be better able to concentrate on his grades, his child, and his g/f at the same time. Sure, it's a sacrifice, but....she sure did not get pregnant alone.....

[davidmcbeth3]

So, if they don't get married they should definitely get a DNA test and a court order for child support and visitation? Is that correct?

Get a test get a test get a test, ASAP. Why visit a kid who is not yours?

[Momski]

That's for sure! and that is what he's planning to do. It's hard to find a job where he is but he's looking.

[distressedmom]

To answer your question about the DNA test. Please encourage your son to have one done. I just read a another post where some father just learned after so many years passed that he was not the biological father of his kids.

[Momski]

I will do that - it could be informative.