2007-09-28 03:07:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The test was carryed out by swab only whilst the baby was in the fathers care, test provided by a DNA company, signature provided (fathers only) forms requested either mother or fathers signature both not needed. Mother was not informed as she is difficult, explosive, manipulative, only lets famliy see the baby when it suits her, one minute the father can see the baby the next he can not, posing threats of CSA, court. If she disagreeded when put to her it would have slowed process down causing more stress and anxiety. Reason for suspission infidelity and she did not put his name on the birth certificate nor their 3yr old other child
2007-09-28 22:06:43 · update #1
what about the fathers consent ?
edit: sounds to me like the fathers got his head screwed on. thats the way it should be.
2007-09-28 03:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by wonderingstar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most paternity tests are determined with a mouth swab, which is simply wiping the inside of the mouth with a cotton swab, and is non-invasive unlike drawing blood. If this is done while the 'father' has the child during visitation, I cannot see how this would be illegal, especially if support/custody is in dispute. If it goes to court, the court usually orders it automatically, so no harm no foul. It clears the air once and for all 'who the daddy is' as this is often a point of contention when 'no-longer' couples fight, one day the baby is his, the next it isn't.........make sure once and for all then there can be no question and each side can get on with their lives. It can also free up an individual (and I have seen this happen) where the mother tells different guys at different time they each are the father and wants support from each. With knowledge comes power.
2007-09-28 03:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by momatad 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We need more information about the circumstances to answer this.
A DNA swab on a baby doesn't rise to the level of "harmful or offensive contact," so assault or battery doesn't seem to be an issue.
If the child was kidnapped, you might be able to file a police report and/or file suit in civil court.
2007-09-28 06:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are the father, presumed father, or have some sort of custody/guardianship of the child then you can have a private test done between you and the child. It is legal.
You cannot get the mother involved without her permission. If you wish to get her involved you can go to court and seek an equitable remedy. You get the court to order her to submit to a DNA test.
2007-09-28 16:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's technically illegal in the UK. But your odds of being caught and getting into trouble are ludicrously small. Two swabs, and into the post you go. Personally I think every man should have the right to know for sure if he's the daddy.
http://www.ibdna.com/articles/youNeedConsent.htm
2007-09-28 05:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be difficult to take a swab off a child without a mothers knowledge or consent
2007-09-28 04:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is illegal to take any test of a child without the mothers permission you can be prosecuted.
2007-10-01 07:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the circumstances and reason for having the test performed. You seem to have left out some information.
2007-09-28 03:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Sensible on the matter. It could either be considered from assault on a child to an invasion of privacy or nothing.depending on the exact circumstances.
2007-09-28 03:58:10 · answer #9 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in general not illegal, esp if it was when the child was with the father or fathers parents at the time
police will do nothing
2007-09-28 03:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋