When the NCP is found and served with the notice, it usually takes less than three months. The NCP 's address must be verified before a conference or court hearing can be scheduled. The more information provided in the application, such as NCP 's date of birth and social security number, the easier it is to locate the NCP . If the father and mother were not married at the time of the child's birth, an administrative or court order naming the legal father establishes paternity. The alleged father may voluntarily admit that he is the father of the child.
Paternity tests examine the genetic markers of the mother, alleged father, and the child.
The paternity tests will either indicate the likelihood of paternity or exclude the alleged father from paternity. The alleged father must pay for the costs of the paternity tests. If the alleged father is excluded from paternity, the CP may be required to pay for the tests. Child Support Calculator Visit our Child Support Calculator to see how much child support may be ordered in your case. The amount of child support will be based on the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines.