NSW HOW TO GET A COURT ORDER FOR A DNA TEST

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Jarrod

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I wish to get my name on my daughter's birth certificate the mother refuses to let this happen . She has it listed as father unknown. When she knows I am the father . What is the first step I take ??

Any help would be greatly appreciated .
Jarrod .
 

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Orders for parentage testing, in any of the Family Courts, can only be made if their is a bona fide parentage dispute (presumptions of parentage do not exist) and an application is made/before the court for parenting orders e.g. to spend time with the child etc

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