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quincy

Senior Member
The potential dad can refuse to take a DNA test. But he could find himself having to pay child support for a child that is not his own then.

If would-be dad wants to send someone in his place, that someone will need to present ID and sign an authorization form for the DNA testing, which can be a problem for the imposter.

And if the test results are challenged and discovered to be fraudulent, I agree with Bambi that both "dads" can be charged.

I can't imagine someone would be willing to take the test for someone else, no matter how good of a friend.
 

Just Blue

Senior Member
The potential dad can refuse to take a DNA test. But he could find himself having to pay child support for a child that is not his own then.

If would-be dad wants to send someone in his place, that someone will need to present ID and sign an authorization form for the DNA testing, which can be a problem for the imposter.

And if the test results are challenged and discovered to be fraudulent, I agree with Bambi that both "dads" can be charged.

I can't imagine someone would be willing to take the test for someone else, no matter how good of a friend.
To assist someone in defrauding a child of support is a really terrible thing to do.
 

not2cleverRed

Obvious Observer
By place I meant someone posed as the individual ordered to take the test
That would be "fraud".

Use your google-fu and search for "consequences of fraud" or "abetting in violating a court order" and other such phrases.

Yes, if you knowingly help someone foil a court ordered DNA test, you are guilty of abetting a crime. Depending on circumstances, there can be negative legal consequences if caught.
 

stealth2

Under the Radar Member
What would be *really* amusing? If "I don't want to be a Daddy" inadvertently had the real daddy help him fool the DNA test. Oops! Either support a child not his or admit to fraud. LOL
 

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