Mother of my son won't agree to paternity test
Hi
I have a 6 yrs old son, last saw him 2yrs ago also stopped paying maintenance as well due to many reason between mother and I. Child was not conceived through a meaningful relationship but rather an irresponsible night of party and alcohol clouded decisions.
Many good changes have occurred in my life since then, I now want a paternity done to avoid bullying tactics & ridiculous terms and conditions from the mother. Also I have solid and good reason to doubt the paternity and want this clarified once and for all, but hopeful that it will be positive that he is indeed my son.
Please advise me on whether I can force a paternity test as the mother totally refuses to do the test and refused maintenance after 4 yrs on suspicion that I now had the guts to ask her for a test. She is aware of the fact that legally if I continue with maintenance I can force for a test to be done. She has rather opted not to contact me for assistance with maintenance despite her falling on hard financial times this past 2 years. I am willing and eager to pay the arrears of 2 years in full and continue ONLY if she agrees to a paternity test!
She has outright refused. How do I or can I force for a paternity? Help