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Paternity Law Issues relating to establishing and disputing paternity, DNA testing, and associated matters.

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Old 08-23-2008, 09:21 AM
Wendyrock Wendyrock is offline
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Default Paternity Testing Without the Wife's Knowledge
My question involves paternity law for the State of: Virginia

Is it legal for a husband to do paternity testing with out the wife's knowledge?
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Old 08-23-2008, 05:15 PM
CourtClerk CourtClerk is offline
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Default Re: Paternity Testing Without the Wife's Knowledge
The parent of a child can, excluding a court order stating otherwise, authorize a medical test for their child. This includes paternity testing.

In short, yes, it is legal for him to have the child tested.
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