Paternity Fraud

Paternity fraud occurs when a woman misrepresents a man as the biological father of her child, often for financial support, social benefits, or emotional reasons. This deception can lead to significant emotional and financial consequences for the falsely identified father, who may be obligated to provide child support for a child who is not his biological offspring. Paternity fraud raises ethical concerns regarding trust and responsibility in relationships and can be difficult to resolve, often requiring legal action to establish the true paternity through DNA testing.