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

Sep 30, 2026 · 2025-07375 · Appeal

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Man claims he's not the dad, wants genetic test

A man wants a DNA test to prove he's not the child's father.

TL;DR

  1. 1A mother wants a court to name a man as the father of her child.
  2. 2The man denies being the father and asks for a genetic test.
  3. 3The court must decide if he can have this test.

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