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...Even if she stipulates in court that the baby isn't yours, she could change her mind later and come after you for child support. That scenario is LIKELY if the child's real father bails on her and she can't get support out of him... So get the paternity test ASAP to eliminate the possibility.
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Sound advice!
I'm surprised the Judge didn't order you to pay for the Guardian Ad Litum anyway - so watch out - whoever the court does appoint as one will no doubt be sending you a letter (as well as other behind the scenes tricks of the lawyer trade) prying into you and your finances.
I can think of nothing worse than having to pay for ANOTHER lawyer to represent the interests of a unborn child that you had nothing to do with in the first place.
Now is the time to lower your body into a blade stance, bring your hands up a little, and start scanning (if you know what I mean).
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I know exactly what you mean. My lawyer stated that he was going to do everything he could to get the county to pay for it, since she testified that it's not mine and the judge wanted to appoint the Guardian anyway. I haven't even seen her since January, so depending on how far along she is (I was so blown away I forgot to ask) I will get the paternity test done. No use leaving any doors open for the future if I am not responsible. At any rate, I asked him if this was a severe complication, he stated "not really, she is emphatic that it's not yours, so it just means another hearing, delay, and you are going to probably run over your retainer".
In 4 years of marriage, we never used any contraceptives. I can't even remember the last time we has sex, it was last year around August/Sept at the latest. And it was one time that whole month. Just enough to make me paranoid *chuckle*. This is just so screwed up my head feels like it's going to explode. Over the last 6 months, my blood pressure has hovered around the 150/90 mark. Gee, I wonder why?
Oh yeah...if it is mine, I will do right by the child, as best as I can considering the adversarial circumstances. That is a fact.
Also, thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers, they are very appreciated.