Dear shie:
Greetings. First, legal separation is the date that you and your spouse stop living together and either of you intend the separation to be permanent.
Yes, you may want to have a DNA test performed, and you will want to retain an attorney to deal with the complicated custody situation you have. Best of luck.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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