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    Default Name Change if DNA Test Results Show Different Father

    My question involves name change laws in the State of:
    Wva -Took a home dna test, have non father on Birth record, steps to change nonfather to positive tested fathers name and take his surname...? (Child is over 20 yrs old)

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    Default Re: DNA Test Results Show Different Father. Name Change?

    No court will take any action based on a home dna test

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    Default Re: DNA Test Results Show Different Father. Name Change?

    I did not look at it as being based on the dna test as the bio father, child, legal father, and mother are all in agreement to change fathers name on the birth record.
    With all in agreement plus having a dna test why wouldn't a judge not consider that...?

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    Default Re: DNA Test Results Show Different Father. Name Change?

    A name change, of itself, is pretty simple. He's an adult, so he can change his own name.

    Beyond that, this looks like it could be tricky. I don't see a provision for a paternity action for an adult, and I don't see any authorization for the adoption of an adult in West Virginia's statutes. I suggest running this one past a local family lawyer.

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