For purposes of a motion to compel DNA testing to establish paternity, the best interests of the children are generally served by maintaining their legitimacy and a father should not be permitted to bastardize children born during the marriage for his own self-interest. Hammack v. Hammack, 737 N.Y.S.2d 702 (N.Y. App. Div. 2002) Suggested by Tara Glynn; Hofstra University School of Law; Hempstead, NY
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For purposes of a motion to compel DNA testing to establish paternity, the best interests of the children are generally served by maintaining their legitimacy and a father should not be permitted to bastardize children born during the marriage for his own self-interest.
