When can a paternity test be conducted?

A paternity test can be conducted in Nebraska whenever the mother, alleged father, and/or a court orders it. In some cases, a court-ordered paternity test may be required before an individual is legally held responsible for a child. A paternity test can also be conducted if the mother and alleged father both agree to it. Before a paternity test is conducted in Nebraska, the mother and alleged father must typically complete an affidavit of paternity. This is a written statement that admits to, or denies, paternity of the child in question. The affidavit is typically signed by both parties plus a witness, and is then filed with the court. Once the affidavit is filed, either party can request a paternity test. A court-ordered paternity test is conducted by collecting DNA samples from the individuals being tested, and then sending them to a lab for analysis. Results of the test are usually available within a few weeks. If a paternity test is requested, it is important to understand that the alleged father can also request a genetic marker test, which will look at Y-chromosome DNA from the alleged father and the child. This test, along with the standard paternity test, provides more conclusive results. In some cases, an individual may refuse to take a paternity test. If this occurs, a court may issue an Order to Show Cause, which requires the individual being tested to explain why they are refusing to take the test. The court also has the authority to order a paternity test if one has not been requested by either party.

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