Is refusal by a man to undergo a paternity test a criminal offence? If not, do you think it should be?

i think so

  Wait a second! I only did it because I thought you told me beforehand that "everything was taken care of"!



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Hello Neelie
Any man who is alleged to be a father has a right to appear in court to either attest to or protest any dependency action or case.
If the alleged father does not show up in court an action of dependency can be taken against him and he my be made liable for support, which if he doesn't pay, could be sentenced for contempt, so while not in itself a criminal offense to not act, it would be very irresponsible..
As a man who raised a son and a daughter I can say I can't see why any man would choose to miss the incredible and wonderful experience of raising children. I would not change the experience for anything..

I would rather err on the side of minimizing the number of criminal offences rather than maximizing them.  Because it is ours no matter who the biological father may be. 

If the test is ordered by a judge refusal would be contempt of court. 

A woman receiving welfare will get more assistance in this because the state will want money from the Father as well. 

There are already Rules & Laws in most jurisdictions, why put another one on the books. 

Not unless it is court-ordered.

No unless it is court-ordered.