Quote From: vixiexFathers are more than a checkbook. I don't think he should have to pay if he isn't the biological father - especially since he's been lied to this whole time. HOWEVER, if he's raised this child and is the Dad that the child knows - I would assume there is love between the two of them. That relationship should continue.
Biology has less to do with parenthood than love, trust, teaching and caring that comes from that relationship. "Anyone can be a father - but it takes someone special to be a Dad"
Just my 2 cents.
i agreee that he should not have to pay child support if child is not his. that should be his decision if he wants to contribute financially to her mother. the BIOLOGICAL father is responsible for the expenses.WHERE IS HE AT???? I think the 'step-dad' role is very important in this situation as he has been only dad she had known for 9 yrs. he WAS wrong in cutting her out of his life for all that time but he seems to have realized his errors. I hope they can get to a good place in their relationship and work on rebuilding some fo that bond even though will not be same as before.
I find fault with the mother for keeping this secret from everyone involved. She is person that holds the biggest of the blame. How can anyone do that to their own child??/
i know someone that has been paying support on child for 16 yrs and in back of their mind not sure if his son or not but to this day has not tried to find out. he feels that no matter what he is his son and will not do anything to break that bond.
I WISH THE BEST TO ALL OF THIS FAMILY.
