Can I deny a paternity test if someone is accusing me of being the father?

You can deny a test unless the court orders you to take one. Then you are required to take the paternity test. If you're worried that a paternity test will reveal to your family and friends that you aren't the father of the child in question, you may be tempted to deny the request for a paternity test altogether. However, denying paternity is a risky move, because it raises obvious questions about your motives for doing so. If there is an undeniable chance that you are the father, you will come across as either dishonest or disrespectful to your family and friends. If you want to avoid those pitfalls, a better strategy is to ask for additional evidence.

Remember that it's always possible—even likely—that the child who looks like him or her could be yours, even if they aren't. You might think that's irrational, but keep in mind that this is what happens every day in divorce court when people accuse their exes of having affairs during their marriages. They often have a strong instinctual belief (even if it isn't always supported by facts) that the children belong to someone else. It's entirely possible for accusers to believe in their accusations so strongly that they feel justified in requesting a paternity test even after being told no. And if it turns out that they were wrong about who was responsible for the pregnancy, they'll probably apologize profusely.

When you're involved in a situation where someone is accusing you of being the biological father of their child, it can be very frightening—especially if they want you to pay child support. While you could face jail time if you go to trial and are proven guilty, there are a lot of things you can do to make sure that doesn't happen. Call this law firm for a free consultation.

Ascent Law LLC

8833 S Redwood Rd Ste C

West Jordan UT 84088

(801) 676-5506

https://www.ascentlawfirm.com/paternity-lawyers-in-utah/ 



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