What if the mother refuses to cooperate with the court?

If the mother refuses to cooperate with the court in a paternity case in Nebraska, the court can take steps to try and force the mother to cooperate. One option the court has is to cite the mother for contempt of court. This means the court can give the mother certain orders, and if she disobeys them, the court can fine her or even put her in jail. The court can also order a “blood test” if the mother is not cooperating. A blood test is a type of genetic testing that can be used to effectively prove or disprove the paternity. The court can order this test even if the mother refuses to cooperate. The court can also order the mother to provide financial information, such as tax returns, credit reports, and bank statements. The court may also order the mother to appear and answer questions under oath. The court may issue a warrant to bring the mother to court for questioning. Finally, the court can also order a hearing with the mother present. The hearing is an opportunity for the court to determine the mother’s reasons for not cooperating with the court. The court may consider these reasons and determine if her refusal is justified. If not, the court may order her to cooperate or face the consequences for her refusal.

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