Paternity Fraud

An untold number of men find out each year that they have been misled to believe that they have fathered their female partners’ children. In many cases, the men spend great amounts of money and time raising these children because they believe that they are their own.

Men that find out they are not the fathers of the children they have been raising may be the victims of paternity fraud. If you recently found out that the child you have been raising is not yours, contact the San Diego paternity lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP at 760-722-7646.

Reasons for Fraud

The most substantial reason for paternity fraud is the additional financial support the father can provide. Like all other forms of fraud, paternity fraud may be considered a crime in certain jurisdictions. Additionally, it may be considered a civil injustice. This is important, as men may sue mothers to win back the money that they spent on the children involved.

Accusations of paternity fraud are generally settled with DNA tests. If the test shows that the plaintiff is not the biological father of the children in question, he may be relieved of legal and financial obligations related to the children. It is important to keep in mind that hiring an experienced San Diego paternity lawyer can be important when pursuing legal action.

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Paternal fraud is a serious issue that should not go unpunished. If you have been the victim of paternal fraud, contact the experienced San Diego paternity attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP at 760-722-7646 to learn more about your legal rights.