Full question:
I was seeing a girl about 14 months ago and we split up. About a month after we broke up she called me and said she was pregnant, but didnt know if the child was mine or her new boyfriends. We agreed on an abortion and i payed her the money for one. All was good until last week i recieved a phone call saying she ended up having the child anyway and that her boyfriend had a paternity test and the baby wasnt his. Now she says the baby is mine and wants child support. My question is do i pay child support even after we agreed on an abortion and i payed her for one. I never knew she had the child till last week!!! I was told this is a case of ENTRAPMENT. Please help me THANK YOU
- Category: Paternity
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
If you are determined to be the biological father, you may be required to pay child support. The court might consider the amount you paid for the abortion when calculating your support obligations. All parents have a legal duty to provide for their children, regardless of their relationship status. If you and the mother cannot agree on support amounts, the court will make that determination. Additionally, courts can decide on parental rights regarding education, health care, and upbringing, especially if there is a disagreement. Being unmarried does not exempt you from these responsibilities.
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