We need to be careful in posting broad statements

[garrula lingua]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

Someone posted a lisitng of 'frequently asked' questions and answers which, I believe, purports to apply to all states.
After listing many questions/answers, the thread was locked.

I quickly saw several errors regarding TEXAS.
Among them:
1. 'Alleged Dads" have four years to challenge the AOP. The easiest way to do this is by presenting his own DNA test showing he is not Dad. The DNA test can be from a DIY online outfit - most Judges will not require a chain of custody as 'Dad's" test only allows the Court to order a court-supervised DNA test. Men should be encouraged to do this - don't discourage them by putting erroneous info in a thread and then locking the d**n thread.
2. Texas loves notarized paperwork. No other state in which I've practiced has such a love affair with notarized docs (and yet, there is no test,in Tx, for notary public - just a payment).

There were several other overly-broad statements in that thread, but those two caught my eye immediately.
I'm licensed in two states (and litigator in both); I wouldn't presume to make such broad statements to apply to both those states, nevermind an application to all states.

 

[TheGeekess]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

Someone posted a lisitng of 'frequently asked' questions and answers which, I believe, purports to apply to all states.
After listing many questions/answers, the thread was locked.

I quickly saw several errors regarding TEXAS.
Among them:
1. 'Alleged Dads" have four years to challenge the AOP. The easiest way to do this is by presenting his own DNA test showing he is not Dad. The DNA test can be from a DIY online outfit - most Judges will not require a chain of custody as 'Dad's" test only allows the Court to order a court-supervised DNA test. Men should be encouraged to do this - don't discourage them by putting erroneous info in a thread and then locking the d**n thread.
2. Texas loves notarized paperwork. No other state in which I've practiced has such a love affair with notarized docs (and yet, there is no test,in Tx, for notary public - just a payment).

There were several other overly-broad statements in that thread, but those two caught my eye immediately.
I'm licensed in two states (and litigator in both); I wouldn't presume to make such broad statements to apply to both those states, nevermind an application to all states.

I did not lock the thread, but I will delete it.