Ex refuses to take a DNA test – can I force her?
I have been unemployed for the last seven years; my original employment was the building Trade, even a part time job is impossible to find, my issue is my ex-girlfriend, she informed me when we split up that the child I thought was mine, is in fact someone else’s, she refused a DNA test when my parents offered to pay for one, so what do I do?
Can you force her to take a test or do you simply believe what she is telling you, how can she tell me one thing while informing you of something else, She is clearly lying and yet I’m being persecuted by the CSA, totally unfair, how many other fathers are facing this problem, the fact is the CSA simply believe the woman’s version because it’s easier for you and saves paperwork, you take it the woman is right end of discussion.
Regards.
Geordie Daniels.
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when the case was brought to the csa and they contacted you initially you would have been asked if you accepted paternity – if you did not answer the calls and a MEF (Maintenance enquiry form) was sent out and not returned with a denial of paternity the csa have the right to presume parernity. If you accepted paternity at the start of the case and you now feel that you may not be the biological parent of the child you can apply via the magistrate court for a declaration of non-parentage – I do not know the exact procedure the court takes, I am fairly sure that the court can order a DNA test (costs would need to be covered by yourself). Contact your local CAB office or visit the magistrate court and see if they have further information on what the process is. If you are successful in gaining a declaration of non-parentage you can submit this to the CSA and the case will be closed once they have rec’d this – have you advised the agency that there is now doubt of whether you are the child’s father? They cannot close the case without the instruction of the PWC or a declaration of non-parentage and you will need to continue paying meanwhile.
geordie Daniels,
If evidence has come to light that cast sufficient doubts on parentage of a child, a NRP can dispute such after a calculation has been made.
The agency may agree to arrange a DNA, provide them with the evidence and request they refer you to cellmark for a post maintenance calculation DNA test , there would be a discounted fee involved, which you would be refunded if the child is not yours.
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If need need to apply to the court to ascertain such, you can download form c100 from HMRC website to ascertain parentage. It costs approx £175 and the court will organise a date for the case. They may rule that a DNA test is necessary (this will cost extra).
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