Common Q's

Frequently Asked Questions

Acknowledgement of Paternity Testing

1. What does it mean to 'acknowledge paternity'?
2. Why should we establish paternity for our baby?
3. Why should paternity be acknowledged at the time of birth?
4. How is it done?
5. Will signing the Acknowledgment of Paternity make a person the legal father?
6. What if the mother is married to someone else or the baby was born within 300 days of the date of her divorce?
7. What if one or both parents change their mind after they have signed the AOP and it has been filed at BVS?
8. Where can we get an AOP form?
9. What if the father wants to sign the AOP but cannot come to the hospital?
10. What if the father does not want to acknowledge paternity?
11. What if the father thinks that the child is his, but the mother won't sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity with him?
12. What if the father does not believe the child is his?
13. Who pays for paternity tests?

Paternity Rights, Birth Certificate

1. How do I add the father's name and information to a birth certificate?
2. How do I change the father's name and information on a birth certificate when there is already a father listed on it?
3. How do I remove the father's name and information from a birth certificate?
4. Can the mother's information be removed from a birth certificate?
5. Does a court order terminating the parental rights allow information to be removed from a birth certificate?
6. What if one of the parents is deceased?
7. Can the name of a stepfather be added to a birth certificate using the Application for a New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage?
8. What about changing the child's last name?
9. I need to remove my name as the father from a child's birth certificate. What do I need to do?
10. I need a copy of the Acknowledgement of Paternity form that was filed for my child. How can I get one sent to me?

Paternity Testing at AccuMolecular

1. How soon can we start the testing process?
2. Are test results kept completely confidential?
3. What risk does DNA testing pose to the mother and the developing baby?
4. Can an exact date of conception be determined accurately without a paternity test?
5. How much does it cost to establish paternity?
6. Can I use the DNA test results in court?
7. Who do I call for Paternity Testing?
8. Is the mother always tested?
9. How are paternity testing samples collected?
10. Is the Lab accredited? Are the results reliable?
11. How does DNA paternity testing work?
12. Can I do anything to alter the results of the test?
13. What kinds of samples are needed for DNA testing?
14. Can hair samples be used for DNA paternity testing?
15. What if the two possible fathers are related?
16. Can testing be done if the alleged father is missing or deceased?
17. Do I need a doctor's order to have a paternity test performed?
18. How long does it take to get results?
19. Should I eat or drink before the test?
20. Are my results legally admissible?
21. What about confidentiality?
22. How will I receive my results?
23. How do I pay for the test?
24. What if the tested parties live in different cities? Must they go in together for paternity testing?
25. Isn't blood better than cheek swabs?