61.2  Direction For The Use Of Blood Tests - Status Of Children Act, 1987 Section 38 (1)

What this form is for

• • Use when blood tests are needed to establish parentage
• • Required when court needs scientific evidence in parentage disputes
• • Use when a party denies parentage and seeks to establish it through testing
• • Use when inheritance rights depend on establishing parentage
• • Use when child support or custody issues require proof of parentage

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for this form, but it should be submitted as early as possible once blood tests are determined necessary for the case.

Before you submit

• • Verify all parties are correctly identified
• • Ensure case reference number is accurate
• • Confirm all required signatures are present
• • Check that specific tests requested are clearly stated
• • Verify child's information is complete
• • Ensure court details are correct
• • Check for any additional required documentation

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the form from the appropriate court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Have all necessary parties sign where required
4. 4Submit the completed form to the court office
5. 5Keep a copy for your records
6. 6Follow up with the court to confirm receipt
7. 7Prepare for any court hearings related to the testing

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to cases under the Status of Children Act, 1987
• • Blood tests must be conducted by approved laboratories
• • The form does not guarantee specific testing outcomes
• • Court approval is required before testing can proceed