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Can you file for a paternity test after signing a paternity affidavit?

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It depends on your state. Texas just today passed a new law allowing this, so you need to check your state laws. Everyday they seem to change.

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How can you file a paternity test without a lawyer?
Are you requesting a paternity test to determine if you're the father, or chasing down a father? If you're the man, see link.
When can you do a paternity test?
You can do a test any time after the 10th week of pregnancy. There are two methods; amniocentisis or CVS sampling is done after the 12th week of pregnancy, both are invasive procedures so it is...
How can an affidavit be amended such as an affidavit of paternity.?
You can only "amend" a paternity affidavit if you have a paternity test done to prove or disprove paternity... In many cases this is something that the state will do (ie of child support orders)
When can you test paternity?
Starting 10 weeks into the pregnancy. see related question
What can a paternity test do for you?
A paternity test can determine if there is a parent-child relationship between two people. A paternity test would give genetic proof of that relationship.