Do You Need A Paternity Test?
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it also comes with a lot of responsibilities. Even if the parents were unmarried at the time of the baby's birth, both parents still have legal responsibilities for the child's health and well-being. In some situations, a paternity test is required to establish the identity of the father. How do you know when a paternity test is necessary, though? What types of paternity tests are available? In this blog post, the lawyers at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to clear up some of these questions surrounding paternity testing. When Do You Need a Paternity Test? Paternity tests are special forms of DNA testing used to prove who the child's father is. These tests are typically used in two main situations: To prove who the child's father is if the mother is unmarried. To dispute the husband's status as the father if the mother is married. ...