Are my child support pleadings confidential in a family law case?

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   David Schwarz

   Santa Ana Child Support Lawyer

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   Answered April 15, 2012 14:28. If you are not married and the case is a paternity case then all filings do not show up on the register of actions. no one can access them.

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   James MillerPro

   Fresno Child Custody Lawyer

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   Answered April 16, 2012 09:29. Paternity actions are confidential and the general public does not have access to the pleadings. I don't think you will serve any purpose throwing information out to the press, that is more or a vindictive attitude rather than a let's figure this out attitude.
   
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   Maya Shulman

   Calabasas Family Law Attorney

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   Answered April 18, 2012 07:14. Paternity files are not considered public records and therefore are accessible only to the parents and/or their attorneys.

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