i am a single father of a 2 and 3 year old and . . . .

[Ryangdmsg]

when i submitted my child benefit forms it came about i have a child of 5 i did not even know about
and now they take money from my money automatically weekly! Thts not a problem at all but now
knowing i have this child i would like to see it! I have a copy of her birth certificate i pickeed up
from the registry office and i am not on the birth certificate! Would this present a problem from myself and
my 2 children to see my daughter and there spouse??? if any one could help it would be of much
appreciation as its affecting my sleep! With many thanks!

[bednobs]

is it possible you are the father? were you in a relationship with the child's mother?
Anyway, if the answer is yes, surely it makes sense to contact the mum and arrange to get to know the daughter? If you are in doubt that the child is yours, then yu need to take steps to verify it

[Ryangdmsg]

I know for a fact im the father, i know the mother but she caused alot of trouble many years ago, never realised she was pregnant when we parted, so contacting her is out of the option as we dont talk, maybe a dna test is the way forward then getting to know my child, but how does this take place would it be in a contact centre or would i arrange it through my solicitors as i have a family solicitor acting for me at the moment for the 2 children i have in custody! Thanks for your help and advice!

[Ryangdmsg]

Yes sorry CSA but when i contacted Child benefit the CSA payments started coming from my account soon after that! As i say i dont mind paying for the child but would like to see the child!

[Ryangdmsg]

many thnks!