can the state of louisiana force someone to submit to a dna test for a pregnancy?
478693
I don't know about LA but in WI and IL they can if the mother is receiving any type of assistance for the child  i.e. medical assistance, food stamps etc..They are trying to find a person who can be finacially responsible as opposed to the state funding another child.
819613
If she was requesting child support, or , and I am sorry for your loss, death benefits from Social Security then yes you could make her prove through DNA that he is the father. Otherwise I don't think so, But I could be wrong. Is she someone that you can have an adult conversation with? I mean maybe you or mother in law could talk with her and ask her to stop saying her son and your son are brothers unless she can back it up with DNA test, because she is confusing your son, and probably her son too. Good luck!!
123881
You have already played a very dangerous game.  Your child deserves, at the very least, the financial support of its father, but presumably, the wife and her baby, who have done nothing wrong, deserve not to have their lives interrupted.  You could certainly sue your baby's father for paternity, but you will have to worry about how desparate he will be to keep this situation from destroying his current family situation.  Without threatening to sue, tell him that you will leave him completely alone if he meets you at the child support division at your county courthouse and agrees to voluntary enforced support payments.  Tell him that you will not terminate the pregnancy, but the only involvement you will expect is for him to voluntarily pay a reasonable amount in support for your child.  Have your attorney (or a child support enforcement agent) help you determine what that amount should be.  If he pays, leave him alone.  If he doesn't pay, or stops paying, inform child support enforcement and allow them to proceed against him.  You must not put yourself or your child in danger by contacting him directly.  Hopefully, he will keep his word and your child will benefit.  Please be careful, whatever you do.
107563
Although you have heard some information about how the case was handled, it seems a bit unlikely that a worker would risk their job considering that paternity is easily proven or disproven with DNA testing.  What is their motive?\n\nIt seems like your best chance would be to file suit against the woman who made the false statements and not the agency/state. You might want to consider small claims court; however, it is unlikely you would ever collect even if you win without incurring additional expense and aggravation.  \n\nIf you have good, hard evidence against the worker, write a letter to the agency head with the details and any proof.  However if you are just out to get even, you might want let it pass.  It was a very unfortunate incident, but it is over, and pursuing revenge will not bring you any peace.  Put it behind you and move forward with your life.   Living well is the best revenge.
625658
He does not need to be on the birth certificate, if the father is questioning whether he is the father you may have to wait until he returns to get blood work done. a DNA test will prove  he is the father wether he is on the certificate or not. If you have trouble getting child support from him, the state, the county attorney, I think, will go after him for you. Good luck  But until you can prove he's the father you may be on your own financially. You probably will have to got to court, when you are there ask for back child support. Be strong and good luck.
917051
That's a very difficult question.The fetus hasn't asked to be there,so it's not like its forcing,it has no will at that stage of development.\nIn general I believe the government doesn't have the right to demand of a woman to be forced to have a baby.Her body,her choice although open minded and real education could prevent a lot of unwanted pregnancies.
442095
if they are just asking for it you can refuse.  But if they have reason to believe he did it they will get a warrant for it and they have to give the DNA
1094369
hello there. I have fears just as you do. I have a now 6 year old son with epilepsy who after all these years I am being told I have to do a paternity test. The father told me if it ever came to this that he would fight me all the way and take my son who he's never been a part of his life away from me. I refused to pursue with the dna test but was told if I didn't the state would. This terrifies me so much. I absolutely know what your fears are. As for can a judge do this?. I was always told a judge couldn't try a case unless both parties have an attorney. Did you sign away your rights to an attorney? If so then the judge does have the right to make this decision especially if this is what the child wants. If your child didn't want to go then the judge should not have sent him to this abuser. I would appeal the case for the best interests of your child, especially since this guy was an abuser. Make sure when you go back to court to have an attorney, and all paperwork(police reports,etc) showing that this abuse was going on.  Let me know if I can help anymore . Blue27:birdlover272006@yahoo.com
986840
Hypothetically speaking, that depends, if the father was absent or present for that matter, and the mother put his name down on the BC, then, no.  If the mother was smart and only put her name on the BC, go for it.  \n(This is not legal advice, please consult a lawyer concerning laws in your area.)\nGood luck!
858735
I am not sure I am understanding what you have said in your question.  These are the points as I am =reading= them here, one at a time...but I have a hunch I'm not understanding what you meant to say.  Please correct or confirm:\n\nYou are asking if YOU have custody rights if the father is not on the birth certificate.  \n\nYou have said that the father will not allow YOU to have any visitation with YOUR son. \n\nYou have said that HE is not allowing YOU to have anything to do with YOUR son.\n\nYou have said that HE would not sign a Declaration of Paternity in the hospital.\n\nYou have said that HE was removed from the Birth Certificate.\n\nYou have said that YOU are the only one listed on the Birth Certificate.\n\nNow, to me, if you're the only one listed on the Birth Certificate and he has not signed a Declaration, you should have custodym plain and simple.  Of course, this also means that he probably also won't be required to pay any child support until you either get him to sign, get him on the Birth Certificate...and/or insist on DNA testing, but that's another story, at this point...\n\nYou need to get in touch with Legal Aid and get them working with you on the rights of you and your son.  \n\nHow old is your boy?
1042377
See an attorney. And the childrens father must give consent.
1118905
Yes, if it's his baby.  They're married and although they may be separated, they're still legally bound.  The father has every right to demand that the baby be given his last name and if I were him, I would refuse to sign the birth certificate if anything else was put in.\n\nWhy assume the man left?  She didn't say that in her question.  She only said they were separated.  Maybe the mother is the one who left!
782522
hello,\nokay are you an idiot????i have 2 daughters and neither one of their fathers got any type of visitation till i got the court papers in my hand.....now you have to go through dfs and get your child back.....but there is hope if you did not do an DNA test then your good they have to grant you custody until the DNA is proved....because your a woman and the men have no clue on who was between your legs.....but you could also get him for parental kidnapping....and denying you the right to see your child....please lady use your brain if not for your self for your sons sake....i would have never let my children leave with out me......that is just crazy the way fathers think that they can handle   baby all by them selves yea right....but go to the county that you live in and tell them what has happened and they can help you get your son ....they have to prove the father before he can see the child and that saves you the heart ache....also once you have the child in your custody do not i repeat do not let him see or talk to you until the courts say so and get a good attorney due to the courts can say that you abandoned your child to the father...i live in Missouri and they are a mother state and the mother has to leave her child in order for the father to get custody of the child....good luck
828579
A man married to the mother of a child born within 300 days (before or after the marriage) is PRESUMED to be the father of the child legally; however, he still has the right to ask for DNA testing.  Your fiance cannot claim the child as his without your ex signing an acknowledgement of non-paternity or providing the results of genetic testing to the courts. \nSo, to answer your question, as of now, YES, he is legally responsible.
992854
Anyone can sue anyone else over anything.  Would you prevail?  Probably not.  You don't have to sign a birth certificate or appear in court.  If the mother said you were the father, then you probably should see an attorney about taking a paternity test.  Then they will know for sure.  If you aren't, you can get your life back on track.  Of course if you are, be prepared to pay out over $10,000.  Good luck with it.
647316
i don't know about Texas but if you go to jail they don't charge you in Louisiana. so my suggestion is go to jail and spend a long time there. maybe by the time you get out you will be willing to accept your kid also :-)
1076958
If the "father" has not been proven by dna testing,a judge has no right..but you know how ppl get screwed....now give me my damn 10 points