Full question:
A man who new my pregnant child could be his refused to help me during the pregnancy,but the day Ihad the child he sent me to court to have the child tested for DNA, can he do this? This person lives in TN He took me to court at Nashville TN. and wants me to take my one month old baby to TN for DNA test.If at I want the DNA test done hrer at KY. HElp me I am very worried.
- Category: Paternity
- Subcategory: DNA Test
- Date:
- State: Kentucky
Answer:
In Kentucky, a potential father can petition the court to establish paternity. Paternity may be determined by the District Court if the mother and father either:
- Submit affidavits where the mother names the father and the father admits paternity, or
- Testify in court where the mother names the father and the father admits paternity.
If paternity is established or acknowledged under Kentucky law, the father's responsibilities can be enforced in other proceedings by the mother, child, or relevant agency. Costs related to pregnancy and childbirth can be presented as evidence of expenses incurred. The county attorney can initiate actions to enforce these responsibilities upon request.
Additionally, a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity creates a rebuttable presumption of paternity (KRS 213.046). If the man has taken you to court in Tennessee, you may want to consult with a legal professional about your options, including the possibility of having the DNA test conducted in Kentucky instead of Tennessee.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.