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If court ordered can you refuse to take a paternity test if you were not informed of your right to refuse one?
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∙ 15y ago
Believe me, if you were ordered by the court to take a paternity test, there is no "right" to refuse it. The alternative to "refusing" the courts order is to suffer the consequences of a charge of "Contempt of Court."
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∙ 15y ago
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What proof is required to obtain a court ordered paternity test from non guardian?
The paternity test is the proof. The court will subpoena the other parent and ask them to submit to a paternity test, which will determine if they are the biological parent or not.
Can the court order a paternity test if the child is over 18?
The court can not order a paternity test after the child turns 18. The child is considered an adult at 18 years old.
At what age can a child refuse to visit a handicapped parent?
It may vary by state. But until age 18 or a court-ordered emancipation, it is not a matter of choice.
If a man doesn't want the child is he financially responsible?
Yes, once paternity is established the biological father of the child can be ordered by the court to financially support that child.
What to do if the father does not want to be on the birth certificate?
Well,she can do that, but it depends on the standards, like if the you knew the father, or if the child will ever see his/her father. something like that. I watch a lot of court shows and I also read a book about it.
How can a birth certificate benefit the father if his name isn't on it?
It won't benefit the father. Paternity can be established through a court ordered DNA test.It won't benefit the father. Paternity can be established through a court ordered DNA test.It won't benefit the father. Paternity can be established through a court ordered DNA test.It won't benefit the father. Paternity can be established through a court ordered DNA test.
Does paternity testing have to be a court order to use results in court?
No, it does not have to be court ordered to be applicable in court.
Can you get a court ordered paternity test even if the child is older?
Yes, if paternity has not been already established.
Can a mother refuse a paternity test for a baby?
You can visit the court in person and ask to speak with an advocate. You can file a petition for a court ordered DNA test. The court will assist you and the mother cannot refuse or she will be in contempt of a court order. You should act immediately.
Is it comptent of court if you refuse a court ordered drug test?
If it is ordered by the courts, and you do not have a good excuse why you will not. Then yes it is.
As a mother can you refuse a DNA if requested?
Not if it is court ordered.
Why would a paternity test be court ordered?
Child support cases, mostly.
What proof is required to obtain a court ordered paternity test from non guardian?
The paternity test is the proof. The court will subpoena the other parent and ask them to submit to a paternity test, which will determine if they are the biological parent or not.
Can an unmarried father in Texas be ordered to pay back child support for the time period before the court ordered paternity test established his paternity?
Yes. First paternity must be established legally.If paternity is established through the court ordered DNA test the mother can request child support for the time during which no child support was paid by the father prior to the DNA test.
Can one get court ordered paternity test?
Yes. It can be requested by the unmarried father or the mother.
Who pays for DNA test when court ordered?
If no paternity test was ever done can someone have the court order a DNA test?
Can a woman refuse DNA on her child in court if the alleged father is in jail?
No, as it's required to establish paternity.
