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Re:Evolution of the Dad by vladvasiliu on Saturday June 19, 2021 @06:15PM (#27564993)
They may be inexpensive, but they also have to be legal. In France, you may only have one if ordered by a judge, which only happens for a limited number of reasons, and may be refused if it's deemed against the child's interest.

> The carrying out of a paternity test outside the legal framework carries penalties ranging from one year's imprisonment to €15,000 fine.

Official source: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F14042?...

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Re:Evolution of the Dad by gambiting on Saturday June 19, 2021 @06:28PM (#27565082)
Wait, really? Even if both sides consent? Why does the French government want to tell people whether they can or not can have a DNA test if both parties consent??
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Re:Evolution of the Dad by vladvasiliu on Sunday June 20, 2021 @01:32AM (#27567393)
I seem to recall a reason along the lines of "to keep the peace in the families". Can't find that source.

But in practice, I expect a paternity test to come in an otherwise troubled relationship, so I don't know how often it happens that both parents would seek to get one.

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