You are correct. That has been the law here for many decades. “The Law presumes Virtue, not Bastardy.” I still have that in my police academy notes from over 30 years ago.
Unless the husband can PROVE non-access (e.g. in solitary confinement with no ‘conjugal’ visits) he is responsible, regardless of what paternity tests might say.
Also, once you start paying, you have to keep paying, regardless of what paternity tests say. Judges say it isn’t about the father or his rights, it is about making sure that the child has financial support. Tag, you’re IT!
No, it isn’t Just, but it is the Law. The two are not the same.
First off, the guy protested from the beginning and never accepted paternity; probably demanded the test but didn't know how to get one since he never met the child.
Furthermore and more importantly, he never "paid" anything. The Kleptocracy forcefully detached him from his money without his consent. Frankly, if there were any justice in England, he would not only get all his money back with interest but would be awarded damages to the stratosphere.
“Unless the husband can PROVE non-access (e.g. in solitary confinement with no ‘conjugal’ visits) he is responsible, regardless of what paternity tests might say”
It is quite just and has been the basis for western civilization.
This case is an extreme that arises due to the immorality of our current value system.
He had his chance at the beginning to sort it out and not need to become the child’s provider.
Not true in Arkansas, unless there is a divorce decree stating you are the father.