Baby's absent dad asking for DNA test

[Edinburghgirl2]

Quick question - my ex and I separated before baby was born and he was never on the birth certificate. He recently re-appeared via a lawyers letter asking for a DNA test so that he could be put on the birth certificate, etc. I agreed to this and my lawyer contacted his to say this almost two weeks ago.

We've not heard anything back from them as yet.

Does anyone know the process?

Should his lawyer contact mine again to arrange or Will I just get a letter through the door to arrange a time with the DNA company? If so, does anyone know how long I'll be waiting for that letter?
I'm in Scotland.
I've posted on a couple of threads as I'm not sure which one is the appropriate one.

Why do you want him on the birth certificate? You need child support but that's all.

I think putting him on thr birth certificate will give him parental responsibility- this might not be desirable if he's an "absent father" who contacts you through lawyers rather than an amicable coparent. I don't think he needs to be on the birth certificate to be liable for maintenance.

I assume its not the OP wanting him on but the father.

Why would you want him to have the power over you to dictate where you live, whether you go on holiday, where you send your child to school, what you feed them, whether they follow any faith or none or where they spend Christmas?

Unless it's compulsory for claiming maintenance because you're in receipt of benefit, don't do it. No amount of money is worth that loss of control over your own life.

I'd do everything in my power to stop him getting parental rights.

it's just a way to control you.

he fucked off, he can stay fucked off.

Does he want custody OP? Be very careful

Thanks for replying everyone.
Yes it is him that wants to be added now, out of the blue, after being absent for 3 years. I was quite happy without him.
Unfortunately, having spoken to my lawyer, it seems like he will be taking it through court if I don't add him, etc so I've agreed to the DNA test as I don't have the mental energy (or spare £20,000+) to take it through court.
Its absolutely not what I want but it's a fight I can't win.
I was just wondering I'd the DNA company send a letter straight to me once his lawyer books it or should they contact my lawyer first to say they will be doing that?