Make paternity tests compulsory before paying child maintenance

Legislate to require paternity tests to be taken before a father makes child maintenance payments.

38 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Estimated Final Signatures: None

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We believe that fathers find themselves in a precarious situation when they are compelled to pay child maintenance for a child whose paternity they are uncertain of. There are also countless mothers who are denied the financial support they deserve for their child because the issue of paternity remains contested.

This can lead to confusion, unfair financial responsibilities, emotional distress for all parties involved, and children missing out on vital support.


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