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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2024-11372 · Appeal

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Can a man contest being named a child's father without a DNA test?

A man wants a DNA test to establish he is a child's father.

TL;DR

  1. 1Social services say this man is the child's father and want a legal order.
  2. 2The man wants a DNA test to challenge this claim in court.
  3. 3The law may stop him from getting the test if it's not good for the child.

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Should the court allow a DNA test to check if the man is the father?

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