Paternity

If you have concerns about the paternity of your child, you should seek legal advice specific to your circumstances. 

It may be necessary to consider DNA testing either on an agreed basis or as requested by the Courts, if one parent is unwilling to co-operate. 

Determining the parentage of children is crucial not only with regards to child support payments, but also with regards to the ongoing parenting relationship with the children. 

The DNA testing procedures are relatively straight forward, usually consisting of mouth swabs of the children and parents, rather than invasive blood testing. These procedures require very strict compliance with documentation and identification, including photographic ID.