Mandatory paternity test when claiming CMS

Mandatory paternity test when claiming CMS — 6 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Paternity testing should be mandatory before a child support claim is established, This would safeguard the child’s right to know their biological parentage while also protecting the paying parent from being held financially responsible for a child who may not be biologically there’s

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Mandatory Paternity Testing for Child Support Claims We petition for paternity testing to be mandatory whenever a child support claim is opened. This would safeguard the child’s identity and welfare while protecting the rights of the alleged paying parent. Establishing biological parentage before financial obligations are imposed promotes fairness, accuracy, transparency, and accountability for everyone involved, while reducing the risk of wrongful child support,

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