Free Paternity Tests Offered
This week, Mecklenburg County announced that it will offer paternity testing for men who are believed to be the fathers of children in the state of North Carolina.
Paternity tests will be offered from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM from October 5th till October 7th. Men may take paternity tests at the Mecklenburg County Child Support Enforcement Office, which is located in east Charlotte.
A child support supervisor, Christy Stacy, said that the test process takes about 15 minutes and during that time a DNA sample is collected. Men taking tests simply need to bring photo identification with them and the child and mother do not need to be present. However, their DNA samples are needed to complete the test.
According to Stacy, it is a wise idea for potential fathers to take paternity tests when they are having issues with child support or child custody because they are unsure whether or not they are a child's biological father.
If you would like help with establishing paternity, contact us today to speak with a Jacksonville family lawyer.