If I’m trying to file a court order paternity for my son because his mother took off with him without me knowing, how would I go about filing the court papers?
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If I’m trying to file a court order paternity for my son because his mother took off with him without me knowing, how would I go about filing the court papers?
And how much would it cost me?
Asked on March 28, 2012 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The costs and fees associated with the filing a Petition to establish paternity and custody rights is bestasked to either an attorney or to the court clerks. As stated, you need to file a petition in the court that has jurisdiction over theses matters. But here is the caveat: you need to file the proceeding in the state and county in which the CHILD resides. Only Courts that are in the same jurisdiction as the child have the right to make that determination. get help. Good luck.
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