Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Is DNA Testing for paternity a must in Florida?
A resident from Florida is claiming that I am the father of her 13 year old child, I know this person, but had no knowledge of this woman been pregnant, nor was made aware, or contacted when the kid was born, furthermore the kid was born in Sep 2001, and the last time I saw her was during the summer of 200 while residing in Puerto Rico, I now reside in Texas. All of the sudden she has filed a paternity lawsuit in Florida against me. Can the court mandate a DNA testing? What are the pre-requisites for this testing? Do I have to submit to the testing regardless? Does credible evidence must be presented by the petitioner before the court mandates the testing? If the court orders the test without evidence, could it be considered a violation of my 4th amendment right? What will be considered enough evidence to mandate DNA testing?

Asked on 12/16/04, 11:24 pm

Moses Williams Moses E. Williams, Attorney at Law

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Re: Is DNA Testing for paternity a must in Florida?

I would need to review a copy of your court records before I can assist you.

Answered on 12/17/04, 9:59 am

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