This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.
Published on July 19, 2019, by Eric Mukoya, Executive Director of the Legal Resources Foundation Trust.
A woman's claim of conceiving a child 10 years ago, only to marry another man a month later, has left her current husband and the alleged father in a difficult situation.
The alleged father, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been receiving threatening texts from the woman, demanding child support for the child she claims is his.
However, there is no concrete evidence to prove the child's paternity, leaving the alleged father with a dilemma.
Eric Mukoya, a legal expert, advises the alleged father to take a paternity test to determine the child's biological father. If the test turns out positive, the alleged father may be required to take up parental responsibility.
Meanwhile, the alleged father can explore various avenues to address the woman's threats, including cautioning her and making an official complaint with the police if necessary.
As the situation unfolds, the alleged father must be aware of the legal implications of going through a paternity test and potential parental responsibility.
