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Required paternity test?

Asked on Jul 24th, 2014 on Child Support - California
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I have 2 potential fathers for my daughter. Neither of them will take a DNA test, Is there anyway I can make them, or can a judge make them?
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When you are not married and have a child you need to file a Petition to Establish Parental Relationship which would establish the father and address custody, visitation and support for the child.  This is done in the Family Court.  You would then file a Request for Order to address the issues quickly so as to determine the father.  In this case, you would choose one father and go through the process.  Once served, he may say he is not the father.  Either person can request that the court order a DNA test to prove fatherhood. Alternatively, you could also file in Child Support Services if only child support is wanted.  As above, you would choose one father. This is a free service but may take a year or more to be addressed.  In this instance, the father chosen may state that he is not the father and request a DNA test for proof.
Answered on Jul 24th, 2014 at 1:24 PM

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