Gang Member Makes Paternity Request

An Ilinois judge has been asked to order a paternity test by a man who thinks he might be the biological father of a child of a woman in jail on cocaine related charges.

Timothy M. Schmitt, a known member of the Latin Kings street gang, has enlisted the help of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, which filed the necessary court paperwork on his behalf. Schmitt wants a paternity test to determine if he is the biological father of Ashley C. Arwood’s baby.

Sometimes the only way to get a paternity test is to ask the court to order one. Furthermore, many courts will not accept the results of a DNA test unless the test was ordered by the court and administered by a court-approved laboratory. If you are interested in establishing or disestablishing paternity by taking a DNA test, we advise you to contact an experienced San Diego family law attorney at Cleary & Green. We can make sure your rights are protected and help you take the necessary steps to request a test from the court.

If you need help with a paternity action, please do not hesitate to contact Claery & Green today at (619) 299-2008 or (760) 526-0440