I was sent a letter to go to court to establish paternity, REALLY do i HAVE TO RESPOND ???

Question

It wasnt like a supboena or anything. I think this chick is just bringing up random names and I assume that i was one of the unlucky ones.

Answer 1

Yes. If you did the deed, you pay the price.

And from your question, if it's positive, I'll bet you'll be a deadbeat dad.

Answer 2

It may not be a supboena, however it is a court document for you to appear.  You need to go or the court will send someone to get you.

Answer 3

Well if you were intimate with this woman, then would you not assume that it would be fair to respond????? If there is a possibility that you might actually be the father of this child, then it would be utterly selfish of you not to respond. This is a child we are talking about here. Please do so in the best interest of this kid...you may not be the dad..but what if you are.

Answer 4

Yes, you do have to show up

Answer 5

Well if the document is From a court .. then it would be best to go . If your not hiding anything .. then you should have no problem going !

Answer 6

Read the letter closely.  Most likely, somewhere in there, it says "Failure to appear will result in a warrant for your arrest".

Answer 7

Funny... I just read all the answers... How many people are going to waste their time telling you EXACTLY THE SAME THING? Come on, people, read previous answers! And it is spelled 'suBPoena'. The only thing I can add to everything everyone said already is this: I am now expecting a child. There were 2 possible fathers whose sperm was involved, with a gap of about  8 days. I am going to invite both of them for paternity testing. If they don't come after my personal invite, I will go via the court and government agency - and that will mean they both HAVE TO SHOW UP, because if they don't, they can be arrected and fined, or jailed for failure to show up. It is THIS SIMPLE. I am not pulling random names out, I am interested in 2 people who are potentially involved, paying child support and fulfilling their responsibilities. Even if you think this woman has 'imagined' having had s*x with you, you CAN NOT AVOID being prosecuted. Deal with it.

Answer 8

It is important that you respond to if you believe a subpoena. How was it delivered to you? The court guideline state that failure to attend when order by the court or the judge you a warrant for your arrest could be place. I think that you should go and whether or not you want to take the test it your choices. Most of the time if you appeal because you feel that it may be a violation of your privacy then it would probably be something valuable for the judge to take in consideration.

Answer 9

Actually, that is a supeona for test you for paternity.  She is probably trying to find the father of her child to get either child support or to apply for other types of benefits through the state due to many states now require that a childsupport pending case.  Sorry dude ><  Best just do it and get it over with. If you are then welcome your new child that u never knew. If your not then it is off your mind of what if.

Answer 10

Unless you enjoy jail, go.

Answer 11

If it is court ordered, yes, you have to go. Even if you think she just pulled your name out of thin air it is still your responsibility to go. If you didn't have s*x w/her then you have nothing to worry about...right???? Good luck!!!!

Answer 12

just be responsible and show up. geez

Answer 13

Yes you need to show. If you don't you'll be subpoenaed and then you'll be held in contempt. If you know you aren't the father it shouldn't be a big deal and all you have to do is show up.

Answer 14

Uh, yeah.  If you were sent a letter to GO to court, then you do have to respond.  Failure to show up to court is a big NO NO.

Answer 15

yes,if you feel it aint yours then why are you worring about it!Just go and prove it then!

Answer 16

Yes, you have to respond.  If you know that you aren't the father, then what are you worried about?

Answer 17

Umm wouldnt you want to know if you had a child ? Just go and get it over with..if shes just throwing out random names you more than likely have nothing to worry about..but how would you feel if like the kid was 19 and you found out it was yours..you would feel horrible that you missed out on all those years..if ya had the time to have s*x with her...have the time to go figure out the truth =] oh and good luck!

Answer 18

If it was not a supine NO, but you should just to show your respect.

Answer 19

yes, you must show up.

Answer 20

It would be the thing to do.  If you aren't the father it would be best to show up and be done with this.