News Man jailed for not supporting someone else's child - Page 5

**BigMeatballDave** · GBM 8-12-15

ADEL, Ga. – A Georgia man spent more than a year behind bars for failing to pay child support for a child that wasn't his, but he was released after DNA tests showed he wasn't the father.

Frank Hatley, 50, had been jailed since June 2008 for not making payments, but two separate DNA tests in the last nine years showed he was not the father of the boy, who is now 21.

Southern Center for Human Rights attorney Sarah Geraghty won Hatley's release at a hearing Wednesday in Superior Court. A court order has also relieved him of his financial obligation to the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

"State child support officials have shown extraordinarily poor judgment in Mr. Hatley's case," Geraghty said.

Although Hatley was freed from making future payments after a 2001 hearing, Superior Court Judge Dan Perkins had ordered him to continue making $16,000 in back payments. He paid $6,000 of that before being laid off from his job.

Perkins ordered Hatley's immediate release Wednesday after determining that he was indigent. Although he was released, Hatley's paternity case is still unresolved. No future hearings are scheduled.

"Out of it all, I just feel like justice should be served for me in this case," Hatley told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shortly after his release. "I shouldn't have to keep being punished for a child that is not mine."

Hatley had a relationship with Essie Lee Morrison, who had a baby in 1987 and told Hatley the child was his, according to court records. The couple never married and split up shortly afterward.

In 1989, Morrison applied for public assistance through the state Department of Human Resources. Hatley agreed to reimburse the state because he believed the boy was his.

Documents show Hatley paid at least $9,500.

But in 2000, DNA samples showed the two were not related, according to court records. A test earlier this month confirmed that.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090716/...ngfully_jailed

PunkinDrublic · 07-16-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

Please explain? My current GF is a single Mom, but she had a tubal.

I've found that it's just more trouble than it's worth. They just can't see you at the drop of a hat and their kid is already going to be top priority. If the kid gets sick they gotta take care of it, if they can't find a sitter you either have to spend time with her and the kid. It sounds like I'm being selfish but if I want to be in a relationship with someone and I'm not married I don't want to constantly be playing second fiddle to their parental responsibility. I damn sure don't want to be paying child support for a kid that's not mine. A single mother has to restrict the amount of time she can see you and when she can see you.

**rockymtnchief** · 07-16-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

A single mother has to restrict the amount of time she can see you and when she can see you.

That's even better. It gives you more time to go play with the boys, watch football, etc...

**notorious** · 07-16-2009, 04:54 PM

Where the hell is Maury when you need him?

Bitch,"I am 110% sure you are his father! Look at him, he looks just like you, Bwaaaaaa!!!"

Dude,"No way."

Crowd," BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

Maury,"Dude, ........you are NOT the father......."

Bitch," Whaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Dude,"I'm outta here Bitch"

Halfcan · 07-16-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Where the hell is Maury when you need him?

Bitch,"I am 110% sure you are his father! Look at him, he looks just like you, Bwaaaaaa!!!"

Dude,"No way."

Crowd," BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

Maury,"Dude, ........you are NOT the father......."

Bitch," Whaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Dude,"I'm outta here Bitch"

yep they Always say 110% even though there are 6 different guys up on stage that had nailed the ho.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-16-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

I've found that it's just more trouble than it's worth. They just can't see you at the drop of a hat and their kid is already going to be top priority. If the kid gets sick they gotta take care of it, if they can't find a sitter you either have to spend time with her and the kid. It sounds like I'm being selfish but if I want to be in a relationship with someone and I'm not married I don't want to constantly be playing second fiddle to their parental responsibility. I damn sure don't want to be paying child support for a kid that's not mine. A single mother has to restrict the amount of time she can see you and when she can see you.

I see what you're saying. I suspect you have no children. My son is 10, so I understand how things go when dating a single mom. For someone without kids it sucks. Also, there is no way you are going to get suckered into paying child support this way.

JOhn · 07-16-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

I've dated plenty of single moms and had no problems. It's the single ones with no kids who are itching to have a baby that you have to worry about.

Groves · 07-16-2009, 06:33 PM

We recently watched "After Innocence", a movie about men getting out of jail after decades behind bars because of DNA evidence clearing them.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436039/

It was a good movie. That's all I got.

JOhn · 07-16-2009, 06:36 PM

what's even worse, trying being a single dad & getting the courts to make HER pay the child support she owes!!!:

F'ing system sucks

Mr. Krab · 07-16-2009, 06:44 PM

Normally i'm not much for sueing but in this case he needs to find out who the real father is and sue him and the mother for every cent he's paid AND will have to pay.

complete bullshit

KChiefs1 · 07-16-2009, 08:09 PM

They are looking out for the kid...they won't bastardize a child.

Just Passin' By · 07-16-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

They are looking out for the kid...they won't bastardize a child.

They don't give a damn about the kid. They just don't want the government to have to pick up the check.

JohnnyV13 · 07-17-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

I always tell the women I throw the wood to my name is Dane McCloud. Then the bidges pay me support.

I tell them I am Clayton Wendler

**007** · 07-17-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by acesn8s

Then paternal test should be given at birth. If the bitch can't proove who the father is then she cannot ever receive child support for that child.

Ooooh, more taxpayer dollars there.

Extra Point · 07-17-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Ooooh, more taxpayer dollars there.

Yeah, but it opens the door to more fun.

HMc · 07-17-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

Shit like this infuriates me. He's still gotta pay back $16000 for a child that is not his. BS!

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

So, he gets jailed for not paying child support for a child that's not his, is released after it's proved the kid is NOT his....but WAIT!......he still has to pay the $16,000 for past child support?

Superior Court Judge Dan Perkins is an asshole.

Comprehension fail.

07-16-2009, 11:26 AM
BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	Man jailed for not supporting someone else's child ADEL, Ga. – A Georgia man spent more than a year behind bars for failing to pay child support for a child that wasn't his, but he was released after DNA tests showed he wasn't the father. Frank Hatley, 50, had been jailed since June 2008 for not making payments, but two separate DNA tests in the last nine years showed he was not the father of the boy, who is now 21. Southern Center for Human Rights attorney Sarah Geraghty won Hatley's release at a hearing Wednesday in Superior Court. A court order has also relieved him of his financial obligation to the Georgia Department of Human Resources. "State child support officials have shown extraordinarily poor judgment in Mr. Hatley's case," Geraghty said. Although Hatley was freed from making future payments after a 2001 hearing, Superior Court Judge Dan Perkins had ordered him to continue making $16,000 in back payments. He paid $6,000 of that before being laid off from his job. Perkins ordered Hatley's immediate release Wednesday after determining that he was indigent. Although he was released, Hatley's paternity case is still unresolved. No future hearings are scheduled. "Out of it all, I just feel like justice should be served for me in this case," Hatley told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shortly after his release. "I shouldn't have to keep being punished for a child that is not mine." Hatley had a relationship with Essie Lee Morrison, who had a baby in 1987 and told Hatley the child was his, according to court records. The couple never married and split up shortly afterward. In 1989, Morrison applied for public assistance through the state Department of Human Resources. Hatley agreed to reimburse the state because he believed the boy was his. Documents show Hatley paid at least $9,500. But in 2000, DNA samples showed the two were not related, according to court records. A test earlier this month confirmed that. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090716/...ngfully_jailed
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notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $-1024116	Where the hell is Maury when you need him? Bitch,"I am 110% sure you are his father! Look at him, he looks just like you, Bwaaaaaa!!!" Dude,"No way." Crowd," BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!" Maury,"Dude, ........you are NOT the father......." Bitch," Whaaaaaaaaaaaa." Dude,"I'm outta here Bitch"
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07-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#67
Groves Turning the Corner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, Missouri Casino cash: $-971459	We recently watched "After Innocence", a movie about men getting out of jail after decades behind bars because of DNA evidence clearing them. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436039/ It was a good movie. That's all I got.
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07-16-2009, 06:36 PM	#68
JOhn El' Barto Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Cody, WY / Tucson AZ Casino cash: $9964900	what's even worse, trying being a single dad & getting the courts to make HER pay the child support she owes!!!: F'ing system sucks
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07-16-2009, 06:44 PM	#69
Mr. Krab Big Red Nuts Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $10004900	Normally i'm not much for sueing but in this case he needs to find out who the real father is and sue him and the mother for every cent he's paid AND will have to pay. complete bullshit
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KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	They are looking out for the kid...they won't bastardize a child. __________________
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