Hi, I have a question regarding paternity testing. Here is the situation...
My daughter is 14 now, and I had been recently approached (once again) by a member of the family regarding the questionable activity of the mother during the time she got pregnant. Over the years (after the divorce) friends and family had mentioned that I should do the test. Also, on couple of occasions the mother told me that my daughter isn't mine, but I thought that she just was saying that out of spite. At the time I did not act on it because my daughter and I had a good relationship and I didn't want anything to put a bump in it. However, last 7-8 years we had been on and off (at her request) and since a doubt had been put in my head once again I was wondering if I could petition the court for the test. Please understand that I am aware that it will not have any bearings on child support or my responsibilities. I just want my personal peace of mind.
The question is can the mother refuse the pat. test and can the court decline my request? How much does it cost?
Thank you
My daughter is 14 now, and I had been recently approached (once again) by a member of the family regarding the questionable activity of the mother during the time she got pregnant. Over the years (after the divorce) friends and family had mentioned that I should do the test. Also, on couple of occasions the mother told me that my daughter isn't mine, but I thought that she just was saying that out of spite. At the time I did not act on it because my daughter and I had a good relationship and I didn't want anything to put a bump in it. However, last 7-8 years we had been on and off (at her request) and since a doubt had been put in my head once again I was wondering if I could petition the court for the test. Please understand that I am aware that it will not have any bearings on child support or my responsibilities. I just want my personal peace of mind.
The question is can the mother refuse the pat. test and can the court decline my request? How much does it cost?
Thank you
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