If a man signs paternity papers to say that he is the father, can he ask for a DNA test later?
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If a man signs paternity papers to say that he is the father, can he ask for a DNA test later?
Asked on August 6, 2011 New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
More information would be helpful here like what are the circumstances between the parties and the signing of the papers. But in any legal situation if new information or evidence arises that might question the paperwork in place then I can not see any legal reason that the request would be denied. Put another way: if the party signed the papers based upon a belief and evidence that was presented to him and that evidence is no longer stellar then he has the right to the truth. And he has the right to ask for the test. Is the case pending in Family COurt? That may be the place to start in any event. Good luck.
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