Paternity Fraud

It is an unfortunate fact that every year, an untold number of men find out that the children that they have helped to raise, sometimes for several years, are not biologically their children. In some cases, men even find out that they have been deliberately misled into believing the children were theirs. Paternity fraud is a serious issue, as it may cause a man and child serious financial and emotional harm.

If you recently found out that the child you have helped to raise is not yours, and you believe you have been the victim of deliberate fraud, you need to know your legal rights. Contact the Houston paternity lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 281-362-2865.

Motives for Fraud

Mothers may have a number of reasons for withholding the true paternity of their children from the men that help to raise them. The biggest reason is usually financial support. Raising a child is an expensive responsibility, so having an additional salary to help with raising the children greatly reduces the burden on the mother.

This still does not justify paternity fraud. Women who deceive their partners into believing that they are the fathers of their children may face criminal charges for fraud in addition to civil charges from the victim to recover his financial support.

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Men who have been deceived to think that they fathered a child should hold the mother accountable for his dishonesty. If you have been the victim of paternity fraud, contact the Houston paternity attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 281-362-2865 for more information.