Paternity

You signed a paternity affidavit at the time of birth.

The existence of a Paternity Affidavit can presume paternity often presented to the father at the hospital at the time of the child’s birth.

You Take a DNA Test

With the advent of DNA testing, a court can now establish parentage through a quick, easy procedure. The father can either submit to a test, or a court order can be obtained to compel the father to take the test. Today’s DNA test results are accurate and nearly indisputable proof of parentage.

On the flip side:

A married man is the legally presumed father when a child is conceived during the marriage, even if he may not be the child’s biological father.

This presumption may be rebutted by DNA testing. However, most courts require that an attempt to disprove paternity be initiated within a reasonable period of time after the birth of the child.