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Originally Posted by denim
Prove she committed adultery by doing a DNA test on the child, and it might help you with the divorce. Depends on the state you live in, I bet.
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Well, there are federal adultery laws that make it illegal EVERYWHERE. Some states have stricter laws that they impose. Regardless of adultery, if the child is not your biologically, and you prove it via DNA, you cannot be held legally responsible for it in any state. This is the basis for child support and family welfare laws throughout the country. You could choose to adopt the child, but without that taking place, you have no legal obligations.
If you can show adultery, she might get mandatory jail for up to a year in some states, which may affect the other child(ren). You might want to be careful how you present your case if, in fact, you care one way or the other.