What happens if the alleged father doesn want to undergo the test, but a close relative is willing?
If the alleged father refuses to provide a sample, then it might still be possible to get a result using a relative’s DNA through tests such as the Siblings DNA Test. Our section entitled DNA Relationship Testing explains this in more detail. If the mother is willing to provide a sample, then the probability of obtaining a stronger result is significantly improved when testing a close relative of the potential father.
Related Questions
- What happens if the child’s alleged father did not sign the paternity affidavit and refuses to submit to genetic testing?
- What if the alleged father refuses the test, but a close relative is prepared to give a sample?
- What happens if the alleged or presumed father does not show up for genetic testing?
