A New Jersey paternity case involving twins made headlines this week educating millions on the importance of DNA tests in paternity actions. The State brought a child support action against the alleged father and when he contested the paternity, scientific paternity tests were ordered. The DNA test results showed the alleged father is the biological father of one child, but not the other. How is this possible? The mother had testified and admitted to having sexual relations with two men the week her twins were conceived and it resulted in two of her eggs being fertilized by the two different men.  The judge presiding over the New Jersey case cited two other reported paternity cases involving twins with different fathers.

Although this case is quite sensational in its facts and outcome, it should serve as an excellent reminder that DNA testing is critical in paternity/support cases.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/29007303/twins-have-different-fathers-judge-finds-in-paternity-case