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1. Can I have genetic testing done to determine whether I am the father?

Possibly.  If paternity is already resolved through marriage, a signed acknowledgment of paternity, or administrative or judicial court order, the State of Nebraska does not offer genetic testing.   

2. Will I be required to pay for the genetic testing? How much does it cost?

Possibly.  Contact the Child Support Office at (402) 441-8715 or (877) 631-9973 (toll free) to determine if your case is eligible for genetic testing with costs waived. 

The DNA Diagnostic Center (DDC) is the lab that the State of Nebraska uses to conduct Genetic Testing; currently, the cost is $30 per person.

3. Why do I have to participate in genetic testing?

In a paternity case, the court or a party to the case may request genetic testing.   Failure to comply with genetic testing may result in a finding of civil contempt, which may be punishable by jail time. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1414.