Florida man owes $10,000 for child who's not his

[WizardofOz]

Florida man owes $10,000 for child who's not his - CNN.com

He now has DNA results that show the 15-year-old girl wasn't fathered by him. He even has an affidavit from the girl's mother -- a former girlfriend from 1990 -- saying he's "not the father" and asking that Rodriguez no longer be required to pay child support.

A judge has now ordered a court-sanctioned DNA test for Rodriguez and the 15-year-old girl. Rodriguez has taken that test; the girl and her mother did not show up for their appointment to submit to DNA testing and it's unclear if the girl has complied.

Maybe the prospect of having extra money from an obvious flaw in the legal system had the mother change her mind. I've read a lot of stories like this and its really sad.

[Made in the USA]

Heck, I know people in our local area that have been screwed worse than this, and the law continues to nail them. One fellow that I know recently got married to a woman with several children that are not his. The woman has divorced him and filed for child support from him, even though he is not the biological father. The court has ordered him to pay her child support! It is evident that the woman had this situation planned from the beginning.

[jackknife]

There are a lot of stories out there like this. Seems like a growing number of men are being let down by a legal system that at times is biased towards the mother.

[Tee]

Originally Posted by jackknife

There are a lot of stories out there like this. Seems like a growing number of men are being let down by a legal system that at times is biased towards the mother.

expect to have the rath of "the sistas" on you in a bit...spewing their femi-nazism

they think only the women get the shaft.....by men

[jackknife]

Well, I am a woman and quite proud to be so I guess that makes me a feminist by default. Not going to dispute that!

I think at times it is unbalanced on both sides. Lately I have been hearing a lot of stories regarding men paying for years for children that aren't theirs.

I doubt "the sistas" are going to argue that it needs to be fair. It needs to be fair on both sides. There are enough deadbeat dads (and moms!) out there that we should be finding instead of filling the courts with men that aren't even related to the children whom they are paying child support.

[K C Muffin]

I'll go there with ya and I'm not a femi-nazi, either. Both parents need to be responsible for the financial part of parenting. Whether or not they wish to participate in the actual upbringing of the child. That said, I went without child support for my two kids, but when the ex-hubby wanted it for the summer, he damn well was paid. I firmly believe there is wrong done on both sides of the line. But until we get lawyers and judges to meet in the middle, there are bound to be lopsided judgements. (how's that - and I've had a whole bottle of wine!!!)

[Flying Dutchman]

In this area, I am and was blessed. I had custody of my children after my divorce.........refused to make her pay any support. She helped out where and when she could. I also refused to set up "visitation" times. If she wanted them, she got them. I would even change my plans if need be. We never argued over transportation.....like I said, blessed. I truly feel for those who make a divorce into a major battle.......truly sad.

[Tee]

Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman

In this area, I am and was blessed. I had custody of my children after my divorce.........refused to make her pay any support. She helped out where and when she could. I also refused to set up "visitation" times. If she wanted them, she got them. I would even change my plans if need be. We never argued over transportation.....like I said, blessed. I truly feel for those who make a divorce into a major battle.......truly sad.

You were blessed by your love for your children and the outlook you chose to take on the situation.

[K C Muffin]

Wow, Mr. Dutchie - may I just apologize for all the times I've been less than gracious to you on this board. And one more thing? Where were you when I was lookin' for #2?

[jeezeweeze]

Originally Posted by Tee

expect to have the rath of "the sistas" on you in a bit...spewing their femi-nazism`
they think only the women get the shaft.....by men

Are we that bad Tee ? Really

Of course whomever the absent parent is they should do their part.

What I cannot understand the court system that would hold a non parent responsible after a paternity test, even if they don't come to court. What a mess.