As he is not on my daughters Birth Cert, the court would order a DNA test, which I would have to pay for, along with the solicitor and barrister fees. The cost would run into the thousands! I would never be able to afford it so I didn't persue it.
Is this what your solicitor told you? My understanding was that only if the father challenge it i.e. denies he is the father of your daughter, a DNA test is ordered. If it turns out that he is the father indeed, he ends up paying the DNA test costs plus maintenance incl. back-payments (last one was the case with my friend). Besides what might cost you 2k now in court fees, should bring in the maintenance for your daughter for the next 17 years!
Did you check Free Legal Aid?
Hi Scotsgirl, I sent my ex 2 solicitors letters which he ignored so the only way to get maintenance from him is to bring him to court. I have absolutely no extra money at the end of the month so there is no way I could afford to do so.
You absolutely do not need extra money to bring him to court!! Contact Galway District Court Office for information on issuing a maintenance summons. It will cost you nothing as there's no court fees and you do not need a solicitor because the clerks at the court office issue the summons to your ex which will let him know the date of the court hearing. If he turns up and states he's not the father the judge will order DNA test which HE will have to pay for.
Phone +353 (0) 91 511500 / 503
Fax +353 (0) 91 564895
Email galwaydcc@courts.ie
You absolutely do not need extra money to bring him to court!! Contact Galway District Court Office for information on issuing a maintenance summons. It will cost you nothing as there's no court fees and you do not need a solicitor because the clerks at the court office issue the summons to your ex which will let him know the date of the court hearing. If he turns up and states he's not the father the judge will order DNA test which HE will have to pay for.
Phone +353 (0) 91 511500 / 503
Fax +353 (0) 91 564895
Email galwaydcc@courts.ie
+1 - definitely do this.
Ironman - in the above situation what happens if he DOESNT turn up for the court hearing?
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