going through court, dna test, legal aid?

[mummy22girls1013]

my ex applied to court to see our eldest daughter only, we both currently get legal aid as he applied just before it stopped, we also have a 6 month old together who he denys is his and refuses to have a dna test. can i apply to court for a dna test? would i have to pay for it? im guessing i would as it would be classed as a new case i think

[benfoldsfive]

Is he not named on her Birth certificate then?

As i understand it: Apply for maintenance via the CSA if he denies parentage he will have to do a DNA test. If it comes back he is the father, he will pay the cost. If he isn't you will have to pay (unless you are on benefits).

[Collaborate]

Your legal aid will only be for the child the subject of the application. You'll have to issue a separate application for this child.

[mummy22girls1013]

and legal aid has stopped now hasnt it so i would havw to pay for the application and dna? any idea how much that would be?

[mummy22girls1013]

just wanted to add that last month my solicitor told me that my ex would be able to apply for contact for the baby and then a dna without having to pay (he chose not to do this though) through legal aid even though legal aid stopped in april (i think) so how come he could start a seperate application through legal aid but i cant?
sorry im just so upset at him denying our baby but wanting to see our eldest i just want her to know the truth

[betterthanever]

I am not legally trained but very aware of a recent case like yours - she did not have to issue a seerpate application - she mentioned the other child during the case about the older one, a DNA test was ordered by the court - he was the father - his words were `I am gutted' the judge was appauled - he continued to say he only wanted contact with the eldest - no contact ordered for both children.