#ChildSupport #DNAtest #LegalAdvice
Hey everyone! 👋 Have you ever heard of a situation where a father is avoiding child support by refusing to take a DNA test? 🤔 Let’s discuss what can be done in such a frustrating scenario:
Here’s a real-life example: a friend of mine has been trying to get child support for her 2-year-old daughter, but the father is dragging his feet by refusing to take a court-ordered DNA test for 2 whole years! 😡
Now, this got me thinking – if the judge has already ordered him to take the test, shouldn’t there be consequences for not complying? 🤷♀️
Here are some possible solutions that could help move this situation forward:
– Contact child support services and inform them of the situation
– Provide them with the court order for the paternity test
– Seek legal advice on how to enforce the court order
Let’s help our friend out by sharing any insights or experiences we may have on dealing with similar issues! 🤞 #JusticeForChildren
The judge could certainly find him in contempt of court.
When a court issues orders then the friend can go back and inform the court. The Judge can hold him in contempt for not following their instructions. It depends on how defiant he is and the judge what that looks like from fines to jail time.
In most places, she needs to file a motion for an order to show cause. Essentially, she needs to ask the court to order the father to appear and explain why he shouldn’t be found in contempt for avoiding the DNA test.
The easiest thing is to contact her local child support enforcement office. They will address this quick, fast, and in a hurry.
Not sure where you’re at. Had a friend in Chicago go through this. After the 2nd time of the fellow not taking the test, the judge just ordered the garnishment of his wages.
[New Hampshire Child Support Services](https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/childcare-parenting-childbirth/child-support-services)
I don’t have experience with NH, but in my state, the child support division would handle this sort of enforcement at no cost to the custodial parent.
Nh has a law that states if you refuse to cooperate with paternity testing, the Court can rule against you. Need to file a motion to default on issue of paternity.
Wouldn’t this just lead up to a default judgment in favor of OP?
She needs to go back to the court
Contempt of court filing
I’ve seen this in Ohio. The judge will issue a warrant and if the police can bring him in for a cheek swab against his will. It’s not necessary a top priority to catch him, but if he’s speeding or shows his ID in a government building, they’ll hold him and test him without his consent.
Normally a default order would be entered and he would be named the father
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