Questions About Not Being Sure
1. I am not sure if I am the father. Should I sign the AOP?
No. A man should not sign an AOP unless he is sure that he is the child’s biological father. If you are not sure whether you are the father, have blood (genetic) testing done before signing.
2. I am a male friend of a child’s mother. She does not know who the father is. She wants me to sign the AOP so she can get TANF for the child. Should I sign the AOP?
No. There are legal consequences to signing the AOP (including being responsible for the child’s financial support), and those legal consequences should only be taken on by the child’s biological father. If you know that you are not the father, do not sign the AOP. If you still want to be the father, you can discuss adoption with an attorney.
3. My DNA test came back positive but I think it’s wrong. Can I get another test?
CSSD will generally oppose your request for a second test. However, with the Court’s approval, you can take another test at the lab which CSSD and the Court use, at your own expense. You must pay for the test in advance. You may be charged a higher fee. If you choose to take the additional test at another lab, the Court may not accept the results.
