Evening everyone,
My ex girlfriend recently put a CSA case against me. At first when she was pregnant, I genuinely believed it was mine and then circumstances that happened made me doubt it.
Anyway, before the CSA letter, I had never met the baby. I told CSA I'd like a DNA test to prove parentage and explained to her, and also said if the baby is mine, I'd be happy to provide and to be apart of his life.
My question is, now CSA are involved, do I have to get the DNA through them? I asked the ex if it was possible to get a "peace of mind" test as they are alot cheaper and if he is mine, it leaves more money to help with supporting, where as if we do have to go through CSA I can't provide anymore until I'm paid.
I've looked on a few websites and they all say "can't be used for CSA" but apparently CSA have told her we can use any? I'm just rather confused and want to do right by this baby, mine or not.
Thank you