Is DNA testing expensive?
? Either the mother or father can go to their local child support office and open a child support case to set up paternity. There is no cost to open a case. The state will pay the up-front costs for the DNA testing. If the test is positive, the natural father may have to pay the State $33 (per person) back for the cost of the testing. This cost is much less than DNA testing done by private labs. >>Back to top 9. Should paternity be established if the mother and father are getting along and both are helping support the child? Yes, they should set up paternity right away. Even if the father agrees to help support the child now, he may change his mind later, may become hurt and can’t work or even die. So, even if the parents both agree to support the child now, there are other good reasons to set up paternity. The child will know their social identity and family medical history. They could also get health care coverage, Social Security and military benefits and inheritance. >>Back to top
