Q: Can a mother deny a dna for the best interest of the kids after a post decree child support order was entered?
The father petitioned the divorce where our children are listed in the judgement. Parenting time was granted but child support was reserved. Recently a post decree child support order was entered. A week later the father motioned (pro se ) for a DNA test to avoid paying child support to the children her fathered for 16 and 14years.
A: The mother can object, but if the court orders it she must cooperate. On the other hand, if the father has helped raise and support the kids for 14 and 16 years, the judge may be unwilling to grant the request for a DNA test.
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