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writes: My girlfriend left me in April, being fifteen weeks pregnant. She had the baby a few weeks ago, but didn't inform me. I do not believe the baby to be mine, as she would let me have nothing to do with the pregnancy or birth, or naming the child and I believe she would be asking for some sort of support by now, and I'm told the baby looks nothing like me whatsoever. Can I sue for deception, as she wrote to my parents stating they were the grandparents and also led me to believe the baby was mine. Reply to this Question |
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reader, penta  +, writes (14 April 2007):
 I like Irish49's answer.
My only concern is that she may indeed come after you for once she's no longer angry about the breakup. And she will probably need support of some kind.
Your only recourse is to sue for a paternity test, but if you do she will be pretty cheesed off. And if it turns out that you are the father, you will be required to support it. So think long and hard before you go this route.
On the other hand, how will you feel 15 years from now when a teenager comes after you and says "why weren't you there for me?" The response, "because you mother wouldn't let me be there for you" might not be enough.
Give your ex some space, and decide what you think you can live with.
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reader, Irish49  + ♥, writes (9 November 2006):
 Dear, she's a new Mother of a newborn. She needs some peace, quiet and a stress free life to focus her attention and love to this new baby. Work thorugh your disappointemnt and anger and leave her to live her life. What purpose can be served by doing this to her, except to satisfy your sense of entitlement which is negative and petty. Move on to a happier existance and create a solid, good life for yourself and put this behind you. Good luck.
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