From what I hear.... (at least in the state of Maryland) if the child in question was born after 1997, even if paternity has already been established or claimed, a paternity test is required before child support will be enforced. I am not sure what they do for children born before then.
I really hope that this man is not walking out of this child's life because she needs a father regardless. As far as the mother, she should feel ashamed of herself for taking money from a man who is not required to do so. I wouldn't blame the courts if they made her pay him back!!
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