Supporting Resources
Accredited DNA Paternity Testing Labs Australia
We know how significant the outcomes of DNA testing can be and it can be done so with the upmost respect towards patients confidentiality. First you must select your company to complete you DNA testing with. Their will be initial contact, followed by preparations to collect your samples and finally delivery of your results with a thorough explanation.
Did you know that there is now also non-invasive prenatal paternity tests you can have done during pregnancy? Paternity can be determined by analysing DNA that has been extracted from the maternal blood. This test is non-invasive and only requires a 10ml blood sample from the mother and the alleged father. It is a very safe practice to do for everyone that is involved. Testing is validated from 7 Weeks gestational age, with optimal testing from 10 Weeks gestational age.
Please be advised the results from a prenatal paternity DNA test are not permissible in a court of law and for ‘peace of mind’ purposes only. A court will still require a legal DNA paternity test to be completed once the baby has been born to confirm paternity.
Correct or Amend a Birth Certificate
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Western Australia
Find information on how to correct or amend a birth, death or marriage certificate.
New South Wales
Change the details on a birth, death or marriage record.
Change the details on a birth, death or marriage record | Service NSW
South Australia
Change the details on a birth, death or marriage record.
Change the details on a birth, death or marriage record | Service NSW
Northern Territory
A copy of DNA testing from all parties and a removal of father form plus an add father from for the biological father and all ID’s from all parties, plus a statutory declaration stating why the incorrect father was listed on the birth registration statement is required.
There is correction fee of $49.00 and a new certificate fee $49.00 required.
If any certificates have been issued they will need to be returned to the Births, Deaths and Marriages office before a new certificate can be released.
Application for birth, death or marriage certificate Northern Territory
Adding Father’s Details by Both Parents Birth Registered in the Northern Territory
Victoria
Correct a birth certificate.
Correct a birth certificate | Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria (bdm.vic.gov.au)
Help with Child Support Arrangements
When there is uncertainty or a disagreement about who the father of a child is (parentage), parents can choose to have a legal DNA test done or a court can make an order to have one completed. Parentage needs to be determined to decide who has to pay child support. This will also have an impact on whether or not a person can claim Centrelink payments and other services. For more information please refer to your specific state, as laws apply by state.
Western Australia
Proving parentage | Legal Aid WA
Providing legal assistance for Western Australians
Infoline - 1300 650 579
South Australia
Proof of Parentage (lawhandbook.sa.gov.au)
Parenting presumptions and birth registration (lawhandbook.sa.gov.au)
Free independent legal advice can be obtained from the Child Support Help Line on (08) 8111 5576.
Queensland
Gold Coast Community Legal Centre - 07 5532 9611 (gcclc.org.au)
Proof of parentage - Legal Aid Queensland
Legal information line
Ph 1300 65 11 88 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (AEST) except for public holidays.
Tasmania
Phone: 1300 366 611
Global Services
This issue is not unique to Australia. See below for global support services.
WOMEN AGAINST PATERNITY FRAUD
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WAPF is a non-profit organization, that educates the public, media, and policy makers on issues relating to paternity fraud.
CARNELL SMITH – THE PATERNITY COACH
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Paternity Coach, Author, Legal Consultant, Strategist, Advocate and Speaker as featured in the Media. Areas of expertise include; Legislation, Paternity Fraud, Law, DNA, Paternity Testing, and Child Support.
PATERNITY FRAUD UK
United Kingdom
Founder Mike Thompson a victim of Misattribute of Paternity and Paternity Fraud. Services offered to support men, women and children who have found themselves victims of these issues.
Email: contact@paternityfraud.uk
Professional Support for Victims & Their Families
Professional Support for Victims & Their Families Blurb
Peter Hanson
New South Wales
Conflict Specialist, Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience.