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As for sister 2, just being named on birth certificate does not prove he is the biological father.
If a man agrees to being named on the birth certificate as the father, the child is considered to be his, just as the child of a married couple is regarded as the husband's child unless proved otherwise.0 -
You need to get proper legal advice.
However, so far as the DNA is concerned, I think that the fact that your half-sister refuses to cooperate to have the test done may be relevant.(because if she doesn't believe that you are a son, then the obvious thing would be for her to take the test and prove that you are not related to her)
Would the second daughter consent to a test?
Do you have any idea how large the estate is? Curt proceedings are expensive so you would have to consider whether it is worth pursuing.
Your solicitor is the best person to advise you about your prospects of success.All posts are my personal opinion, not formal advice Always get proper, professional advice (particularly about anything legal!)0 -
Yeah my point is if she definitely doubts it then whats a swab of the cheek to write me out? But she knows it wont and i doubt she banked on sharing with a brother she never knew she had.
Sister 2 said she would be willing to do test.... but would just check with her lawyer, no doubt they will tell her not to.
Estate.. house worth around 160k to 190k, dare say theres other stuff kicking round too.0 -
However, so far as the DNA is concerned, I think that the fact that your half-sister refuses to cooperate to have the test done may be relevant.(because if she doesn't believe that you are a son, then the obvious thing would be for her to take the test and prove that you are not related to her)
This if from the second of the links I gave before -
If other family members who could participate in DNA testing refuse, it may be possible to ask the Court to make an adverse inference (that the DNA test is likely to result in your favour) as a result of that refusal0 -
Hopefully my lawyer can put forward a case and it doesn't go to court. Whats the average court costs 10-20k?0
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Was your father married to any of the mothers involved ?Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0
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He wasnt married to any of our mothers0
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Or to anyone else ?Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0
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No wasnt married to anyone.0
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How much is the estate worth?If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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