SOUTH CAROLINA Part 50

Disputed Paternity – Genetic Testing

In cases where the father he does not admit paternity, a court hearing and/or paternity tests can be scheduled. If a parent does not agree that the child is theirs, a genetic test must be done. Genetic testing is a way of determining the probability that the alleged father is the child’s biological father.  Paternity tests examine the genetic markers of the mother, alleged father, and the child. The paternity tests will either indicate the likelihood of paternity or exclude the alleged father from paternity. The alleged father must pay for the costs of the paternity tests.