If I’ve been paying child support for child but recently I found out itwasn’t mine, will her mother have to reimburse me all the money that I paid her?
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If I’ve been paying child support for child but recently I found out itwasn’t mine, will her mother have to reimburse me all the money that I paid her?
Asked on January 25, 2013 under Family Law, Louisiana
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Possibly but you will need a court order. The court needs a DNA test to show you are not the father and then you need to file a motion for reimbursement. Every state is different. The court does what is best for the child. If it determines reimbursement is appropriate it will arrange a payment arrangement.
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