Delaware § 8-508 Genetic testing when specimen is not available

Delaware Statutes

§ 8-508 — Genetic testing when specimen is not available

Delaware § 8-508

Title13

Ch. 8UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT

Subch.Genetic Testing

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 13, § 8-508 (2026).

Text

(a)Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a genetic-testing specimen is not available from a man who may be the father of a child, for good cause and under circumstances the court considers to be just, the court may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing:

(1)The parents of the man;

(2)Brothers and sisters of the man;

(3)Other children of the man and their mothers; and

(4)Other relatives of the man necessary to complete genetic testing.

(b)Issuance of an order under this section requires a finding that a need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.

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(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a genetic-testing specimen is not available from a man who may be the father of a child, for good cause and under circumstances the court considers to be just, the court may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing:

(1) The parents of the man;

(2) Brothers and sisters of the man;

(3) Other children of the man and their mothers; and

(4) Other relatives of the man necessary to complete genetic testing.

(b) Issuance of an order under this section requires a finding that a need for genetic testing outweighs the legitimate interests of the individual sought to be tested.