QUESTION
Can the father take my baby for paternity test?
Asked on Dec 16th, 2020 on Paternity - Texas
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We were together for a year or so. Baby was born he registered him and signed the birth cerrificate when baby was born. Now after almost two years he is doubting of being the father and wants to take me to court to do a paternity test for him and the baby. Is this legal and possible?
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Yes. The father has a right to a paternity test. There is a statute that allows him to be tested under a court order if he has reason to believe he is not the father. He can do this even though he signed the papers saying he is the father. He has to file a petition, though, so if he hasn't done that, he might not be serious about the paternity test. Either of you can get paternity testing without a court order.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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