What is a paternity test?
A legal paternity test is a DNA test on the man you think is the father. It allows you to determine if someone is the biological father of a child. If you are not sure who the father is, such a test can provide certainty. Even if a man is unsure if the child is his, a paternity test can provide proof. You can have a paternity test done by a doctor, but there are also home tests and that’s good to know.

DNA testing by the court
Becoming a father comes unexpectedly for some men. If the father does not believe that the child is his, he may refuse to help care for it or contribute financially to its upbringing. In such a case, you can go to court to have paternity determined. The DNA test must be done by a doctor. If the father refuses the DNA test, … Read More

