Hi all,
I'm writing on behalf of a close friend as he is struggling to deal with the distress this has caused. I need a little advice to help him work out what to do.
Quick rundown of the situation:
The mother left him for another man during pregnancy.
The mother refuses a DNA test to prove he is the father.
His name is not on the birth certificate.
The mother told him she doesn't want him to be involved with the child in any way, and for the sake of the child he has agreed.
The mother moved to a different city for 2 years (the child is approaching 2yrs) but has now decided to move to a house not only in the same city but to a house directly opposite his.
He has voluntarily paid some support in the past but financial circumstances have changed due to the company he worked for closing down.
The mother has now instructed the CSA to chase him for child support.
Where does he stand legally? Should he push for a DNA test? Can he hold off the CSA until he knows more clearly where he stands, or should he engage with them now?
Many thanks in advance, I hope someone can help as I can't find any of this info on the web.
Ben