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DNA Paternity Test: This is the most accurate way to establish paternity. You can use a home testing kit or go to a lab for a professional test. The process usually involves collecting a sample (typically a cheek swab) from the child and the potential father.

AFFIDAVIT OF DENIAL OF PATERNITY (DOP) (Form VSB 908B): If a married or formerly married mother claims that her husband or ex-husband is not the genetic father of the child and the genetic father would like to acknowledge paternity, the husband may complete a voluntary Denial of Paternity (DOP).

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing is the only method we accept to prove a genetic relationship if there is not enough evidence to show the relationship. Relationships to establish paternity or maternity using DNA testing include: Father-child. Mother-child.

Proof of paternity is the establishment of a father's role in the life of a child. It is most often sought for legal reasons such as immigration, visa applications, social security benefits, and more.

Proof of paternity is the establishment of a father's role in the life of a child. It is most often sought for legal reasons such as immigration, visa applications, social security benefits, and more.

New Mexico is a 50-50 State. It's important to remember that New Mexico is considered a “50-50 state”. This means that New Mexico family court judges prefer for both parents to be actively involved in their child's life.

In New Mexico, most courts award joint legal custody. This is based on the idea that both parents should be involved in the major decisions concerning their children, and in fact, there is a legal presumption in New Mexico that the parties will do just that.

Are Judges More Likely to Favor the Mother in New Mexico? The short answer is no. The State of New Mexico does guarantee that the rights of both mothers and fathers are protected, regardless of what is going on.

Basically, the District Court of New Mexico has jurisdiction to establish paternity over any "person who has sexual intercourse in this state," NMSA 1978 §40-11-8 (B). You must decide which County to file in. This is called "venue." Your petition can be filed in the County in which one of the parties resides.