Is it legal for a man who is not on a child’s birth certificate to obtain DNA for a paternity test without a court order?
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Is it legal for a man who is not on a child’s birth certificate to obtain DNA for a paternity test without a court order?
Asked on December 12, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, it seemingly is illegal for a man who is not a minor child's designated father to obtain a DNA test of the child absent a court order or permission from the minor child's mother. If this has happened, you should consult with a family law attorney about the matter.
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