DNA Test Ordered for Child Support?

I have an ex who filed for child support. I know she can't get anything because I get SSI. But they made me take a DNA test for two kids. If one of the kids ain't mine are they going to make me pay for the DNA test for the kid that ain't mine and for the kids that is mine due to me getting SSI?

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15mhhm15
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March 28, 20170 found this helpful

"They" as in the government, state (?) is requesting you to take a DNA test. Wouldn't they be the one supplying the test though?

Judy
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March 29, 20170 found this helpful

I would assume the government is paying for the test. I know that people who have to take drug tests prior to employment don't pay; the employer pays.

attosa
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March 29, 20170 found this helpful

When they are ordering it and having you do it, you are not liable for the expense.

cybergrannie
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March 30, 20170 found this helpful

You do not say who "they" happens to be so we cannot say whether you will have to pay or not. You should have received a paper showing your responsibility for payment (or non-payment) when you were "made" to have this done.

There must be a reason your ex is having this done but it is true that child support cannot be taken out of SSI (but can be taken out of SSD).
You need to talk to whoever "made" you do this for your answer (someone other than your ex).

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