Is there a statute of limitations in the state of Virignia for declaring paternity?
Is there a statute of limitations in the state of Virignia for declaring paternity?
Can you share some specifics? If you're talking about a minor child, you can expect that paternity can be established and child support awarded.
I've been reading some of the other threads and keep hearing about this limitations time frame and just wondered if my state has one.
My situation....contacted by DCSE about CS and health benefits on a child. I've requested paternity be established. Waiting for summons to be served to the woman bringing these allegations on me. DCSE rep said it could be 6 weeks before they get around to serving her. Don't really think I'm the father. But I was drinking a lot while separated and I guess anything is possible. Don't remember any physical activity with the woman. That was way back in '04-'05. Wife and I has happily reconciled. She's very supportive of me and is standing by me regardless of this outcome. Should the child be mine...(which I just found out is a boy) we will pursue joint custody. DCSE rep said that since I/we are pushing to prove paternity the mother could drop her request for support. Rep said that she knows of some females have pushed just to get money but back away when pushed back. At this point we are determined to prove custody one way or the other. We (wife & I) want the peace of mind. She comes from a family with adopted kids and knows the impact of knowing who the true parents are. Plus, if he is mine...then there's an obligation to be there and support him, financially, emotionally, & spiritually. But I do want to know if the woman can prevent me from having the boy around my wife. They haven't met. Wife would welcome son to family. Don't kow how the other woman would react to that. Any input on that?
Once paternity is established, you can request custody or visitation. If there are grounds to restrict the circumstances under which visitation is exercised, the mother can raise those issues with the court and ask for restrictions.