Woman Seeking S$1 Million in Child Support Fails to Get Court-Ordered DNA Test

A woman's attempt to secure S$1 million in child support has been thwarted after a judge denied her request for a court-ordered DNA paternity test. The woman had sought to compel the alleged father to undergo the test as part of her legal claim.

In delivering the ruling, the judge explained that while the court possesses the authority to order DNA tests in paternity disputes, such an order cannot be based on unsubstantiated allegations alone. The court requires a more substantial evidentiary basis to justify compelling an individual to undergo such a procedure.

The decision signifies a setback for the woman's case, as she is unable to legally force the man to provide a DNA sample based solely on her claims. Without the DNA evidence, establishing paternity through court order becomes significantly more challenging.

This ruling underscores the legal threshold that must be met for court-ordered DNA testing in Singapore. Allegations, while potentially forming the basis of a claim, are not sufficient on their own to compel a party to undergo a scientific test that can have profound legal and personal implications.

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A court can order a DNA paternity test, but there must be enough evidence to justify compelling the man to do so, and not just based on bare allegations.