Paternity Test For Child Support
Paternity Test For Child Support
What you need you know:
When a mother and an alleged father have differences about the paternity of a child. Often times their dispute will end up in front of a judge to help determine paternity if both parties are unable to work together privately without the family court’s involvement.
Performing a DNA test is the strongest method of determining paternity to date. Which is why the family court’s use this method. If you want to find out how to use paternity testing to obtain child support or if it’s even needed for your particular situation, here are the very basics of what you need to know. It is important that you keep in mind that each state has different laws and the information shared in this article does account for every scenario.
Please note: The information shared in this post is for informational purposes only. We recommend that you seek a Family Law legal professional in your state for consultation
Getting started: How to get a Paternity test for child support?
In order to DNA test for the purposes of child support. In most instances, a paternity petition must be filed with the court. If the judge agrees and approves your petition. A court-ordered will be issued to the alleged father if the mother filed the paternity petition. Or, If the father filed a court-order will be sent out to the mother or legal guardian of the child.
Below is the most common scenario where a paternity test may be requested for the purposes of child support.
A. If the alleged father and mother are not married.
Below is the most common scenario where a DNA test is seldom performed.
A. If a child is born within a marriage. In other words, If the husband is the biological father or not, of a child if his wife gave birth too. The husband is still deemed the legal father of the child. Learn more about legal father vs biological father here.
B. If an unmarried alleged father signs a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form at the hospital. The alleged father’s name then goes on the child’s birth certificate. If the alleged father has any doubts about paternity. He has 60 days from the date in which he signed a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form in order to contest is paternity.
After the 60 days, it can become more difficult for an alleged father to contest paternity. Judges seldom reverse paternity rulings. Henceforth, a paternity test is not required.
Please note: Each DNA test for child support cases are different and has its own unique set of circumstances. Although, many cases once paternity has been established have not been reversed. It will probably be in your best interest to speak with a Family Law Legal Professional about your options within your state.
How much is a DNA test through child support?
Unfortunately, there is no universal price for all states. Please refer to your state’s paternity laws or, seek advice from a family law attorney in your state.
What happens after DNA test for child support?
Once your DNA test result is complete. Either you send a copy to the judge or, we can send a copy directly to judge if he or she instructs you to do so. What happens in court would be up to the judge’s interpretation based on the evidence submitted.
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