Can You Get A Paternity Test Without Father’s Consent In Maryland?
It is not possible for an alleged father to perform a legal paternity test without the consent of the mother or legal guardian of the child.
Non-legal paternity tests do not require consent. It is recommended that all parties are agreement to perform a DNA test.
Legal Paternity Testing
No, you cannot obtain a court-ordered legal paternity test in Maryland without the consent of the alleged father, except in specific circumstances determined by the court.
These tests require proper chain of custody and hold legal weight in establishing paternity for child support, custody, immigration, birth certificate changes, and social security benefits.
If you require professional legal paternity testing services. Call IDTO DNA Testing Center at 877-680-5800 for appointments today.
Non-legal Peace of Mind Paternity Test
While at-home kits exist that allow self-collection of DNA samples, it is strongly discouraged to use them without the other party’s knowledge and consent. Doing so raises serious legal and ethical concerns, potentially leading to lawsuits for unlawful collection of bodily fluids or violation of privacy, especially involving minors.
We recommend that you check with Maryland’s state statutes regarding mishandling of genetic material or use of DNA samples without consent before performing a DNA test. Unauthorized use of DNA samples may lead to serious fines
Difference Between Legal & Non-legal Tests
Legal Paternity Test results can be used as evidence for Child Support, Child Custody. Immigration, adding or removing a name on a Birth Certificate and Social Security Benefits.
Non-Legal DNA Test results can be used for peace of mind purposes only and will not be recognized for any legal use.
