New York State Supreme Court rules that child's best interests trumps father's right to DNA testing

New York State Supreme Court rules that child's best interests trumps father's right to DNA testing

The New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, ruled yesterday that New York County Family Court erred in requiring DNA tests of a man and child. The court stated that before DNA tests can be ordered, the court must first decide if such tests are in the best interests of the child.