Yes, Paternity means fatherhood. - To prove paternity a simple test is performed. Generally they will take a cotton-swab and wipe the inside of your mouth. They will also need to take cells from the babies mouth in the same manner. The cells are then compared for matching DNA. Quick and painless it provides solid proof of whether you are the father of a child. If you receive a notice of paternity.. YOU NEED TO RESPOND!! Especially if there is any doubt in your mind as to whether you are the father or not! If you do not respond to the notice - you become the father by default! It is extremely important for you respond in the allotted timeframe, which is generally 10 days.

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