Nature or Nurture:Mississippi requires genetic testing for paternity

In a case this month from the Mississippi Supreme Court, Downs v. Downs,Download CO34307.pdf
it was decided that gentic testing was required when paternity of a child born to a divorcing couple is questioned. However, the decision may be based on the wording of a MS statute, and the court may still consider best interests after the paternity results are known.

In a case this month from the Mississippi Supreme Court, Downs v. Downs,Download CO34307.pdf
it was decided that gentic testing was required when paternity of a child born to a divorcing couple is questioned. However, the decision may be based on the wording of a MS statute, and the court may still consider best interests after the paternity results are known.

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