Q: How can I legally get an 18 yr old to take a dna test if his mother has blocked it for 18 years. I need to truth.
I tried to get mom to take the test but she refused because she was in another relationship. The child is 18 now and I want to take a test I’ve already purchased because if he’s my son I want to have a relationship with him. I’ve tried everything no luck. How can I legally get them to take the test?
A: You can't. He's an adult. If he chooses to take the test, then he will take the test. You cannot legally force him to take the test. You can ask him, and he can agree or refuse. That's pretty much all you can do.
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