Q:
Hi, for seven years, I was made to believe that I was the father of a child,
but I have doubts. What can I do?
A:
The first step is to have a paternity test done. One place to get it done is:
Trinidad
and Tobago Forensic Science Centre
Barbados
Road, Federation Park
St Clair, Port
of Spain
Tel:
+1 868 622-1011 or 622-2167
The
cost as of now is $500 per swab. So, as father, that’s $1000 (baby and
yourself). The test involves Macroscopic and DNA analyses.
·
If the tests prove that you are not the
father and your name is not
on the birth certificate, you’re fine.
·
If the tests prove that you are not the
father and your name is on the birth certificate, you will have to visit an Attorney
to apply for a court order to have it removed (important to have done).
Based
on my experience in the legal profession, I would advise any man with just an
ounce of doubt to get this test done.
